Benjamin Moore Slate (CW-700) Paint Color

Color Name
Slate (CW-700)
Hex Color Code
#A3A8A8
RGB Color Code
RGB(163, 168, 168)
CMYK Values*
3.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Slate (CW-700) color - its meaning and example

What color is Slate (CW-700)?

Slate (CW-700) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Slate (CW-700) is #A3A8A8, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 168, 168).

In the RGB color model, Slate (CW-700) has a red value of 163, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 2.8 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Slate (CW-700) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.

Slate (CW-700) is cool or warm?

The color Slate (CW-700) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Slate (CW-700)? (For interior and product design)

Slate (CW-700) has an LRV of nearly 38.6. 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
Slate (CW-700)
LRV 38.6
Light Color

Compare LRV 38.6 of Slate (CW-700) 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 38.6 puts Benjamin Moore Slate (CW-700) 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

Slate (CW-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A3A8A8
Hex triplet
#A3A8A8
Red
A3
Green
A8
Blue
A8
RGBA / RGB rgb(163, 168, 168)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
2.98%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.12%
HSL hsl(180deg, 2.8 %, 64.9 %)
Hue
180°
Saturation
2.79 %
Lightness
64.90 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
180°
Saturation
2.98 %
Brightness / Value
65.88 %
RYB ryb(41, 70, 67)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Yellow
70 (27.5%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
HWB
Hue
180°
Whiteness
63.92 %
Blackness
34.12 %
CMY
Cyan
36.08%
Magenta
34.12%
Yellow
34.12%
XYZ
X
36.17
Y
38.62
Z
42.59
YXY
Y1
38.62
X
0.31
Y2
0.33
CIE-Lab
L
68.47
A
-1.77
B
-0.63
CIE-Lch
L
68.47
C
1.87
H
199.5
CIE-Luv
L
68.47
U
-2.81
V
-0.62
Hunter-Lab
L
62.14
A
-4.85
B
2.86
Other
LRV
~ 38.6 %
Munsell Color System
0.9BG 6.7/0.5

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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 Slate (CW-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Slate (CW-700) (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).

#A6A6A6 Color Quick Silver
97.42% match | ΔE 2.58
#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
97.36% match | ΔE 2.64
#989898 Color Spanish Gray
94.74% match | ΔE 5.26
#BEBEBE Color Medium Gray
93.13% match | ΔE 6.87

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


Pantone PMS

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Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Design

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Slate (CW-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Slate (CW-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Slate (CW-700) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Benjamin Moore

#A3A8A8 Color Slate (CW-700)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#9FA09E Color Storm (AF-700)
96.99% match | ΔE 3.01

Sherwin Williams

Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Sherwin Williams


Valspar

Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Valspar


Behr

Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Behr


PPG Paints

Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to PPG Paints


Dunn-Edwards

Slate (CW-700) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Slate (CW-700) to Dunn-Edwards


Farrow & Ball

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Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
#A8A3A3
Quick Silver*

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 Slate (CW-700) - #A3A8A8?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Slate (CW-700) - #A3A8A8 is #A8A3A3, color name is Quick Silver*. 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 Slate (CW-700) - #A3A8A8?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Slate (CW-700) - #A3A8A8 is #A8A3A3, color name is Quick Silver*.

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