Valspar Steampunk Gray (V137-3) Paint Color

Color Name
Steampunk Gray (V137-3)
Hex Color Code
#BBC3CA
RGB Color Code
RGB(187, 195, 202)
CMYK Values*
7.4%, 3.5%, 0.0%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Steampunk Gray (V137-3) color - its meaning and example

What color is Steampunk Gray (V137-3)?

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Steampunk Gray (V137-3) is #BBC3CA, and the RGB color code is RGB(187, 195, 202).

In the RGB color model, Steampunk Gray (V137-3) has a red value of 187, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.4% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 208° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 76.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Steampunk Gray (V137-3) has a hue of 208° (degrees), 7.4 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) is cool or warm?

The color Steampunk Gray (V137-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Steampunk Gray (V137-3)? (For interior and product design)

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) has an LRV of nearly 53.9. 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
Steampunk Gray (V137-3)
LRV 53.9
Light Color

Compare LRV 53.9 of Steampunk Gray (V137-3) 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 53.9 puts Valspar Steampunk Gray (V137-3) 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

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #BBC3CA
Hex triplet
#BBC3CA
Red
BB
Green
C3
Blue
CA
RGBA / RGB rgb(187, 195, 202)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
7.43%
Magenta
3.47%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.78%
HSL hsl(208deg, 12.4 %, 76.3 %)
Hue
208°
Saturation
12.40 %
Lightness
76.27 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
208°
Saturation
7.43 %
Brightness / Value
79.22 %
RYB ryb(23, 46, 46)
Red
23 (9.1%)
Yellow
46 (18.1%)
Blue
46 (18.1%)
HWB
Hue
208°
Whiteness
73.33 %
Blackness
20.78 %
CMY
Cyan
26.67%
Magenta
23.53%
Yellow
20.78%
XYZ
X
50.67
Y
53.86
Z
63.6
YXY
Y1
53.86
X
0.3
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
78.38
A
-1.39
B
-4.46
CIE-Lch
L
78.38
C
4.67
H
252.72
CIE-Luv
L
78.38
U
-4.79
V
-6.53
Hunter-Lab
L
73.39
A
-5.19
B
-0.01
Other
LRV
~ 53.9 %
Munsell Color System
3.3B 7.7/1

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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 Steampunk Gray (V137-3) (Paint - Valspar)

These are the named colors closest to Steampunk Gray (V137-3) (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).

#BAC4C8 Color Zinc
97.97% match | ΔE 2.03
#C0C0C0 Color Silver
95.55% match | ΔE 4.45
#BEBEBE Color Medium Gray
95.46% match | ΔE 4.54
#CCCCCC Color Neon Silver
94.90% match | ΔE 5.10

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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#C1C6C8 Color PANTONE 428 C
97.36% match | ΔE 2.64
#BFCED6 Color PANTONE 5455 C
96.35% match | ΔE 3.65
#B1B7BA Color PANTONE 4274 C
96.32% match | ΔE 3.68
#B7C9D3 Color PANTONE 5445 C
96.15% match | ΔE 3.85

British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Steampunk Gray (V137-3) to RAL Classic


Paint similar to Steampunk Gray (V137-3) (Paint - Valspar)

These are the real paint colors closest to Steampunk Gray (V137-3) (Paint - Valspar) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Steampunk Gray (V137-3) once it is on a wall.


Valspar

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Steampunk Gray (V137-3) to Valspar

#BBC3CA Color Steampunk Gray (V137-3)
Paint - Valspar
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Benjamin Moore

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PPG Paints

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Sherwin Williams

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#BFC9D0 Color Upward (SW 6239)
98.34% match | ΔE 1.66
#BBC7D2 Color Icy (SW 6534)
97.81% match | ΔE 2.19
#B8C0C3 Color Krypton (SW 6247)
97.76% match | ΔE 2.24

Dunn-Edwards

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Steampunk Gray (V137-3) to Dunn-Edwards


Behr

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Steampunk Gray (V137-3) to Behr


Farrow & Ball

Steampunk Gray (V137-3) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Steampunk Gray (V137-3) to Farrow & Ball

#B0BEC6 Color Parma Gray (27)
97.12% match | ΔE 2.88
#C9C7CD Color Calluna (270)
94.87% match | ΔE 5.13
#C9CFCD Color Skylight (205)
94.57% match | ΔE 5.43

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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

Tetradic Color Palette

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

Complementary / Opposite Color

#BBC3CA
Steampunk Gray (V137-3)
#CAC2BB
Pale 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 Valspar Steampunk Gray (V137-3) - #BBC3CA?

Color that best contrast with Valspar Steampunk Gray (V137-3) - #BBC3CA is #CAC2BB, color name is Pale 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 Valspar Steampunk Gray (V137-3) - #BBC3CA?

Complementary or Opposite color for Valspar Steampunk Gray (V137-3) - #BBC3CA is #CAC2BB, color name is Pale Silver*.

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