Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic (1018) Paint Color

Color Name
Shabby Chic (1018)
Hex Color Code
#CAB9A8
RGB Color Code
RGB(202, 185, 168)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 8.4%, 16.8%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Shabby Chic (1018) color - its meaning and example

What color is Shabby Chic (1018)?

Shabby Chic (1018) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shabby Chic (1018) is #CAB9A8, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 185, 168).

In the RGB color model, Shabby Chic (1018) has a red value of 202, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.4% magenta, 16.8% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shabby Chic (1018) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Shabby Chic (1018) is cool or warm?

The color Shabby Chic (1018) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Shabby Chic (1018)? (For interior and product design)

Shabby Chic (1018) has an LRV of nearly 50.1. 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
Shabby Chic (1018)
LRV 50.1
Light Color

Compare LRV 50.1 of Shabby Chic (1018) 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 50.1 puts Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic (1018) 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

Shabby Chic (1018) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #CAB9A8
Hex triplet
#CAB9A8
Red
CA
Green
B9
Blue
A8
RGBA / RGB rgb(202, 185, 168)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.42%
Yellow
16.83%
Key
20.78%
HSL hsl(30deg, 24.3 %, 72.5 %)
Hue
30°
Saturation
24.29 %
Lightness
72.55 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
30°
Saturation
16.83 %
Brightness / Value
79.22 %
RYB ryb(35, 69, 43)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
69 (27.2%)
Blue
43 (17.0%)
HWB
Hue
30°
Whiteness
65.88 %
Blackness
20.78 %
CMY
Cyan
20.78%
Magenta
27.45%
Yellow
34.12%
XYZ
X
48.77
Y
50.08
Z
44.14
YXY
Y1
50.08
X
0.34
Y2
0.35
CIE-Lab
L
76.12
A
3.23
B
10.8
CIE-Lch
L
76.12
C
11.28
H
73.33
CIE-Luv
L
76.12
U
11.28
V
14.91
Hunter-Lab
L
70.77
A
-0.82
B
12.56
Other
LRV
~ 50.1 %
Munsell Color System
3.3Y 7.5/2

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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 Shabby Chic (1018) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Shabby Chic (1018) (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).

#CCB3A3 Color Dark Nude
96.13% match | ΔE 3.87
#DBC1AA Color Coffee Foam
95.79% match | ΔE 4.21
#CFB095 Color Hazelnut
94.37% match | ΔE 5.63
#C9C0BB Color Pale Silver
94.28% match | ΔE 5.72

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#C5B9AC Color PANTONE 7528 C
97.74% match | ΔE 2.26
#C1B1A2 Color PANTONE 4267 C
97.69% match | ΔE 2.31
#C8B8AD Color PANTONE 4085 C
97.34% match | ΔE 2.66
#D3BBA8 Color PANTONE 481 C
97.12% match | ΔE 2.88

RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Shabby Chic (1018) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Shabby Chic (1018) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Shabby Chic (1018) once it is on a wall.


Valspar

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Dunn-Edwards

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Sherwin Williams

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Benjamin Moore

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#CAB9A8
Shabby Chic (1018)
#A8B9CA
Light Steel 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 Shabby Chic (1018) - #CAB9A8?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic (1018) - #CAB9A8 is #A8B9CA, color name is Light Steel 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 Shabby Chic (1018) - #CAB9A8?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic (1018) - #CAB9A8 is #A8B9CA, color name is Light Steel Blue*.

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