Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty (HC-89) Paint Color

Color Name
Northampton Putty (HC-89)
Hex Color Code
#AC9C7C
RGB Color Code
RGB(172, 156, 124)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 9.3%, 27.9%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Northampton Putty (HC-89) color - its meaning and example

What color is Northampton Putty (HC-89)?

Northampton Putty (HC-89) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Northampton Putty (HC-89) is #AC9C7C, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 156, 124).

In the RGB color model, Northampton Putty (HC-89) has a red value of 172, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 27.9% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Northampton Putty (HC-89) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 27.9 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Northampton Putty (HC-89) is cool or warm?

The color Northampton Putty (HC-89) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Northampton Putty (HC-89)? (For interior and product design)

Northampton Putty (HC-89) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Northampton Putty (HC-89)
LRV 34
Light Color

Compare LRV 34 of Northampton Putty (HC-89) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 34 puts Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty (HC-89) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Northampton Putty (HC-89) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #AC9C7C
Hex triplet
#AC9C7C
Red
AC
Green
9C
Blue
7C
RGBA / RGB rgb(172, 156, 124)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.30%
Yellow
27.91%
Key
32.55%
HSL hsl(40deg, 22.4 %, 58.0 %)
Hue
40°
Saturation
22.43 %
Lightness
58.04 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
40°
Saturation
27.91 %
Brightness / Value
67.45 %
RYB ryb(61, 98, 65)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Yellow
98 (38.4%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)
HWB
Hue
40°
Whiteness
48.63 %
Blackness
32.55 %
CMY
Cyan
32.55%
Magenta
38.82%
Yellow
51.37%
XYZ
X
32.54
Y
34
Z
23.92
YXY
Y1
34
X
0.36
Y2
0.38
CIE-Lab
L
64.96
A
0.79
B
18.92
CIE-Lch
L
64.96
C
18.94
H
87.6
CIE-Luv
L
64.96
U
11.85
V
25.17
Hunter-Lab
L
58.31
A
-2.44
B
16.5
Other
LRV
~ 34 %
Munsell Color System
5Y 6.3/3

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Northampton Putty (HC-89) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Northampton Putty (HC-89) (Paint - Benjamin Moore), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#A99A86 Color Grullo
95.65% match | ΔE 4.35
#C3B091 Color Khaki
93.78% match | ΔE 6.22
#B0A999 Color Greige
92.92% match | ΔE 7.08

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Pantone PMS

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#B2A384 Color PANTONE 2324 C
97.86% match | ΔE 2.14
#B6A184 Color PANTONE 4252 C
96.58% match | ΔE 3.42
#B7A37A Color PANTONE 4251 C
96.55% match | ΔE 3.45
#A5957D Color PANTONE 10346 C
96.47% match | ΔE 3.53

Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Northampton Putty (HC-89) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Northampton Putty (HC-89) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Northampton Putty (HC-89) once it is on a wall.


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#BBA682 Color Biscuit (38)
96.20% match | ΔE 3.80
#B5A086 Color Planter (G5)
95.90% match | ΔE 4.10
#B49D82 Color Buff (20)
95.67% match | ΔE 4.33
#B3A28E Color London Stone (6)
94.76% match | ΔE 5.24

Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#AC9C7C
Northampton Putty (HC-89)
#7C8CAC
Shadow Blue*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty (HC-89) - #AC9C7C?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty (HC-89) - #AC9C7C is #7C8CAC, color name is Shadow Blue*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty (HC-89) - #AC9C7C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty (HC-89) - #AC9C7C is #7C8CAC, color name is Shadow Blue*.

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