Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown (HC-73) Paint Color

Color Name
Plymouth Brown (HC-73)
Hex Color Code
#7F664E
RGB Color Code
RGB(127, 102, 78)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 19.7%, 38.6%, 50.2%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Plymouth Brown (HC-73) color - its meaning and example

What color is Plymouth Brown (HC-73)?

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plymouth Brown (HC-73) is #7F664E, and the RGB color code is RGB(127, 102, 78).

In the RGB color model, Plymouth Brown (HC-73) has a red value of 127, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 38.6% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.4° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plymouth Brown (HC-73) has a hue of 29.4° (degrees), 38.6 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) is cool or warm?

The color Plymouth Brown (HC-73) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Plymouth Brown (HC-73)? (For interior and product design)

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) has an LRV of nearly 14.6. By LRV value, it is a dark 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
Plymouth Brown (HC-73)
LRV 14.6
Light Color

Compare LRV 14.6 of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) 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 14.6 puts Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown (HC-73) 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

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #7F664E
Hex triplet
#7F664E
Red
7F
Green
66
Blue
4E
RGBA / RGB rgb(127, 102, 78)
Red
127 (49.8%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.69%
Yellow
38.58%
Key
50.20%
HSL hsl(29.39deg, 23.9 %, 40.2 %)
Hue
29.39°
Saturation
23.90 %
Lightness
40.20 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
29.39°
Saturation
38.58 %
Brightness / Value
49.80 %
RYB ryb(113, 125, 108)
Red
113 (44.5%)
Yellow
125 (49.0%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
HWB
Hue
29.39°
Whiteness
30.59 %
Blackness
50.20 %
CMY
Cyan
50.20%
Magenta
60.00%
Yellow
69.41%
XYZ
X
14.88
Y
14.56
Z
9.23
YXY
Y1
14.56
X
0.38
Y2
0.38
CIE-Lab
L
45.03
A
6.4
B
17.36
CIE-Lch
L
45.03
C
18.5
H
69.75
CIE-Luv
L
45.03
U
17.65
V
19.78
Hunter-Lab
L
38.16
A
2.8
B
12.37
Other
LRV
~ 14.6 %
Munsell Color System
0.2Y 4.3/2.9

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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 Plymouth Brown (HC-73) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Plymouth Brown (HC-73) (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).

#836953 Color Pastel Brown
98.30% match | ΔE 1.70
#826644 Color Raw Umber
96.62% match | ΔE 3.38
#926F5B Color Beaver
93.31% match | ΔE 6.69

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to Pantone PMS

#836A4E Color PANTONE 4243 C
97.85% match | ΔE 2.15
#7E6950 Color PANTONE 4244 C
97.78% match | ΔE 2.22
#7A614D Color PANTONE 10374 C
97.51% match | ΔE 2.49
#87674F Color PANTONE 875 C
96.95% match | ΔE 3.05

RAL Design

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Plymouth Brown (HC-73) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Plymouth Brown (HC-73) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Plymouth Brown (HC-73) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to Benjamin Moore

#7F664E Color Plymouth Brown (HC-73)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#7D664D Color Lodge (AF-115)
98.83% match | ΔE 1.17
#826C54 Color Deer Trail (1036)
97.50% match | ΔE 2.50

Sherwin Williams

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to Sherwin Williams


Dunn-Edwards

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to Dunn-Edwards


PPG Paints

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to Farrow & Ball

#7D634E Color Wainscot (55)
98.17% match | ΔE 1.83
#706556 Color Salon Drab (290)
93.48% match | ΔE 6.52
#6E6656 Color Pantalon (221)
91.95% match | ΔE 8.05

Behr

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to Behr


Valspar

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Plymouth Brown (HC-73) to Valspar


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Complementary / Opposite Color

#7F664E
Plymouth Brown (HC-73)
#4E677F
Payne's Gray*

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 Plymouth Brown (HC-73) - #7F664E?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown (HC-73) - #7F664E is #4E677F, color name is Payne's Gray*. 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 Plymouth Brown (HC-73) - #7F664E?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown (HC-73) - #7F664E is #4E677F, color name is Payne's Gray*.

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