Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) Paint Color

Color Name
Roxbury Caramel (HC-42)
Hex Color Code
#CAA378
RGB Color Code
RGB(202, 163, 120)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 19.3%, 40.6%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) color - its meaning and example

What color is Roxbury Caramel (HC-42)?

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) is #CAA378, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 163, 120).

In the RGB color model, Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) has a red value of 202, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 40.6% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 43.6 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 40.6 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) is cool or warm?

The color Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Roxbury Caramel (HC-42)? (For interior and product design)

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) has an LRV of nearly 40.1. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Roxbury Caramel (HC-42)
LRV 40.1
Light Color

Compare LRV 40.1 of Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) 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 40.1 puts Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) paint color in the medium 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

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #CAA378
Hex triplet
#CAA378
Red
CA
Green
A3
Blue
78
RGBA / RGB rgb(202, 163, 120)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.31%
Yellow
40.59%
Key
20.78%
HSL hsl(31.46deg, 43.6 %, 63.1 %)
Hue
31.46°
Saturation
43.62 %
Lightness
63.14 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
31.46°
Saturation
40.59 %
Brightness / Value
79.22 %
RYB ryb(59, 97, 47)
Red
59 (23.3%)
Yellow
97 (38.1%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)
HWB
Hue
31.46°
Whiteness
47.06 %
Blackness
20.78 %
CMY
Cyan
20.78%
Magenta
36.08%
Yellow
52.94%
XYZ
X
40.84
Y
40.11
Z
23.36
YXY
Y1
40.11
X
0.39
Y2
0.38
CIE-Lab
L
69.55
A
8.58
B
27.77
CIE-Lch
L
69.55
C
29.06
H
72.83
CIE-Luv
L
69.55
U
28.44
V
34.59
Hunter-Lab
L
63.33
A
4.3
B
22.46
Other
LRV
~ 40.1 %
Munsell Color System
10YR 6.8/4.8

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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 Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) (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).

#C19A6B Color Camel
97.05% match | ΔE 2.95
#C19A6B Color Fallow
97.05% match | ΔE 2.95
#D2B48C Color Tan
94.92% match | ΔE 5.08

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


RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#CDA077 Color PANTONE 728 C
97.77% match | ΔE 2.23
#BE9971 Color PANTONE 4254 C
96.85% match | ΔE 3.15
#BD9E7B Color PANTONE 6008 C
96.70% match | ΔE 3.30
#BD9A7A Color PANTONE 2316 C
95.83% match | ΔE 4.17

RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) once it is on a wall.


Behr

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PPG Paints

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Benjamin Moore

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Valspar

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Sherwin Williams

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Dunn-Edwards

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) to Dunn-Edwards


Farrow & Ball

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) to Farrow & Ball

#CAA36C Color Cane (53)
96.78% match | ΔE 3.22
#D5AF89 Color Dutch Pink (62)
96.34% match | ΔE 3.66
#BA9368 Color Sand (45)
95.19% match | ΔE 4.81

Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#CAA378
Roxbury Caramel (HC-42)
#789FCA
Dark Pastel 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 Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) - #CAA378?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) - #CAA378 is #789FCA, color name is Dark Pastel 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 Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) - #CAA378?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) - #CAA378 is #789FCA, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.

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