Valspar Gorgeous Graphite (M359) Paint Color

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Color Name

Gorgeous Graphite (M359)

Hex Color Code

#8A97A7

RGB Color Code

RGB(138, 151, 167)

CMYK Values*

17.4%, 9.6%, 0.0%, 34.5%

Color Family (Hue)

gray

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#8A97A7 Gorgeous Graphite (M359) Paint Valspar - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints

About Gorgeous Graphite (M359) color - its meaning and example

What color is Gorgeous Graphite (M359)?

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gorgeous Graphite (M359) is #8A97A7, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 151, 167).

In the RGB color model, Gorgeous Graphite (M359) has a red value of 138, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.4% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.1° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation, and 59.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gorgeous Graphite (M359) has a hue of 213.1° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) is cool or warm?

The color Gorgeous Graphite (M359) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Gorgeous Graphite (M359)? (For interior and product design)

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) has an LRV of nearly 30.3. 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

Gorgeous Graphite (M359)

LRV 30.3

Light Color

Compare LRV 30.3 of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) 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 30.3 puts Valspar Gorgeous Graphite (M359) 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

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #8A97A7

Hex triplet: #8A97A7
Red: 8A
Green: 97
Blue: A7

RGBA / RGB rgb(138, 151, 167)

Red: 138 (54.1%)
Green: 151 (59.2%)
Blue: 167 (65.5%)
Alpha: 1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan: 17.37%
Magenta: 9.58%
Yellow: 0.00%
Key: 34.51%

HSL hsl(213.1deg, 14.1 %, 59.8 %)

Hue: 213.1°
Saturation: 14.15 %
Lightness: 59.80 %

HSV / HSB

Hue: 213.1°
Saturation: 17.37 %
Brightness / Value: 65.49 %

RYB ryb(47, 71, 86)

Red: 47 (18.5%)
Yellow: 71 (27.8%)
Blue: 86 (33.8%)

HWB

Hue: 213.1°
Whiteness: 54.12 %
Blackness: 34.51 %

CMY

Cyan: 45.88%
Magenta: 40.78%
Yellow: 34.51%

XYZ

X: 28.52
Y: 30.33
Z: 40.91

YXY

Y1: 30.33
X: 0.29
Y2: 0.3

CIE-Lab

L: 61.93
A: -1.18
B: -9.95

CIE-Lch

L: 61.93
C: 10.02
H: 263.26

CIE-Luv

L: 61.93
U: -7.74
V: -14.54

Hunter-Lab

L: 55.07
A: -3.92
B: -5.5

Other

LRV: ~ 30.3 %
Munsell Color System: 7.5B 6.0/2

Similar Colors and Paints

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 Gorgeous Graphite (M359) (Paint - Valspar)

These are the named colors closest to Gorgeous Graphite (M359) (Paint - Valspar), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray

95.47% match | ΔE 4.53

#8D90A1 Color Manatee

94.76% match | ΔE 5.24

#778899 Color Light Slate Gray

94.42% match | ΔE 5.58

#778BA5 Color Shadow Blue

94.29% match | ΔE 5.71

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

Pantone PMS

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to Pantone PMS

#919CAC Color PANTONE 10250 C

98.07% match | ΔE 1.93

#7E93A7 Color PANTONE 2164 C

96.80% match | ΔE 3.20

#869CAE Color PANTONE 2163 C

96.70% match | ΔE 3.30

#87909A Color PANTONE 8180 C

96.58% match | ΔE 3.42

RAL Design

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to RAL Design

#8591A2 Color RAL 270 60 10 - Fantasy Grey

97.93% match | ΔE 2.07

#8391A0 Color RAL 260 60 10 - Diopside Blue

97.78% match | ΔE 2.22

#7E95AB Color RAL 260 60 15 - Nordland Blue

96.46% match | ΔE 3.54

#7F92A0 Color RAL 250 60 10 - Bird Blue Grey

96.38% match | ΔE 3.62

Pantone TCX

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to Pantone TCX

#8699AB Color PANTONE 16-4013 TCX - Ashley Blue

97.89% match | ΔE 2.11

#8C9DAD Color PANTONE 16-4010 TCX - Dusty Blue

97.66% match | ΔE 2.34

#939EB3 Color PANTONE 15-4009 TCX - Blue Blizzard

96.33% match | ΔE 3.67

#8192AB Color PANTONE 16-4023 TCX - Rain Washed

96.19% match | ΔE 3.81

British Standard 4800

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to British Standard 4800

#7E94A9 Color BS 20-D-43 - Blue

96.66% match | ΔE 3.34

#92969B Color BS 02-A-07 - Grey

94.69% match | ΔE 5.31

#6D88A0 Color BS 20-C-37 - Viking

92.65% match | ΔE 7.35

RAL Classic

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to RAL Classic

#8C969D Color RAL 7001 - Silver Gray

95.92% match | ΔE 4.08

#8D9295 Color RAL 7045 - Telegray 1

93.75% match | ΔE 6.25

#989EA1 Color RAL 7040 - Window Gray

93.52% match | ΔE 6.48

#7A888E Color RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray

92.48% match | ΔE 7.52

Paint similar to Gorgeous Graphite (M359) (Paint - Valspar)

These are the real paint colors closest to Gorgeous Graphite (M359) (Paint - Valspar) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Gorgeous Graphite (M359) once it is on a wall.

Valspar

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to Valspar

#8A97A7 Color Gorgeous Graphite (M359)

Paint - Valspar

100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

#909DAC Color Acier Tint (4004-3C)

98.04% match | ΔE 1.96

#8598A7 Color Blissful Blue (4005-3C)

97.35% match | ΔE 2.65

#8097AE Color Versatile Blue (M348)

96.51% match | ΔE 3.49

Sherwin Williams

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to Sherwin Williams

#8595AA Color Dried Lavender (SW 9072)

97.92% match | ΔE 2.08

#899CAA Color Daphne (SW 9151)

96.80% match | ΔE 3.20

#8990A3 Color Dusty Heather (SW 9073)

95.94% match | ΔE 4.06

#99A0B2 Color Vesper Violet (SW 6542)

95.41% match | ΔE 4.59

Benjamin Moore

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to Benjamin Moore

#8290A0 Color Oxford Gray (2128-40)

97.57% match | ΔE 2.43

#919DA8 Color Coastline (AF-570)

97.06% match | ΔE 2.94

#8690A4 Color Flower Box (CSP-530)

96.58% match | ΔE 3.42

#81909B Color Mineral Alloy (1622)

96.11% match | ΔE 3.89

PPG Paints

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to PPG Paints

#939DA9 Color Coast Of Maine (PPG10-20)

97.32% match | ΔE 2.68

#8D9CA7 Color Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5)

96.78% match | ΔE 3.22

#808EA1 Color Acceleration (PPG10-21)

96.73% match | ΔE 3.27

#8290A6 Color Blueberry Muffin (PPG1164-5)

96.61% match | ΔE 3.39

Dunn-Edwards

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to Dunn-Edwards

#8F9AA4 Color Canadian Lake (DE 6340)

97.18% match | ΔE 2.82

#8A99A4 Color Hamilton Blue (DE 6333)

97.06% match | ΔE 2.94

#8599A8 Color Silver Storm (DE 5822)

96.98% match | ΔE 3.02

#8D95AA Color London Fog (DE 5920)

96.16% match | ΔE 3.84

Behr

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to Behr

#8190A4 Color Montage (MQ5-16)

97.14% match | ΔE 2.86

#8B9EB3 Color China Silk (PPU15-10)

96.98% match | ΔE 3.02

#8293A0 Color Coastal Vista (PPU14-06)

96.90% match | ΔE 3.10

#889DB2 Color Private Jet (S520-4)

96.84% match | ΔE 3.16

Farrow & Ball

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Gorgeous Graphite (M359) to Farrow & Ball

#7C8E96 Color Selvedge (306)

93.76% match | ΔE 6.24

#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)

93.15% match | ΔE 6.85

#90A3A6 Color Sardine (CB8)

91.73% match | ΔE 8.27

#6A8FB2 Color Cook's Blue (237)

91.70% match | ΔE 8.30

Color Combinations

View more Valspar Gorgeous Graphite (M359) - #8A97A7 color palettes and coordinating colors

414B57

576474

6D7D91

8A97A7

A7B1BD

C4CBD3

E1E5E9

Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

8AA79A

8AA6A7

8A97A7

8B8AA7

9A8AA7

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

8A97A7

A78A97

97A78A

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

8A97A7

A78AA6

A79A8A

8AA78C

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

8A97A7

95A1AF

A1ABB8

ADB6C1

B8C0CA

C4CBD3

D0D5DB

DBDFE4

E7EAED

F3F4F6

FFFFFF

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) - #8A97A7 Tints

8A97A7

7C8796

6E7885

606974

525A64

454B53

373C42

292D32

1B1E21

0D0F10

000000

Gorgeous Graphite (M359) - #8A97A7 Shades

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#8A97A7

Gorgeous Graphite (M359)

#A79A8A

Grullo*

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 Valspar Gorgeous Graphite (M359) - #8A97A7?

Color that best contrast with Valspar Gorgeous Graphite (M359) - #8A97A7 is #A79A8A, color name is Grullo*. 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.