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About Chicago Times
Chicago Times is a balanced, medium-dark gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 8 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
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The nearest Plascon colors with the same hue and saturation as Chicago Times, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Chicago Times
- Brand
- Plascon
- Code
- GR-B05
- Hex
- #4B5253
- RGB
- 75, 82, 83
- HSL
- 187, 5%, 31%
- CMYK
- 10, 1, 0, 67Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 34.3, -2.6, -1.5
- CSS
- --plascon-chicago-times
- LRV
- 8 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- mattsilksemi-gloss
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