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About Esoteric
Esoteric is a elegant, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 48 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
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Color Specifications
- Name
- Esoteric
- Brand
- C2 Paint
- Code
- C2-989
- Hex
- #AFBAB9
- RGB
- 175, 186, 185
- HSL
- 175, 7%, 71%
- CMYK
- 6, 0, 1, 27Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 74.7, -4.0, -0.8
- CSS
- --c2-paint-esoteric
- LRV
- 48 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
0 · Dark100 · Light
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.
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