Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow (2161-40) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Acorn Yellow (2161-40) |
| Hex Color Code: | #CDA87F |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(205, 168, 127) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 18.0%, 38.0%, 19.6% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Orange |
What color is Acorn Yellow (2161-40)?
Acorn Yellow (2161-40) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Acorn Yellow (2161-40) is #CDA87F, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 168, 127).
In the RGB color model, Acorn Yellow (2161-40) has a red value of 205, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.0% magenta, 38.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 43.8 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Acorn Yellow (2161-40) has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 38.0 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.
Acorn Yellow (2161-40) is cool or warm?
The color Acorn Yellow (2161-40) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Acorn Yellow (2161-40)?
Acorn Yellow (2161-40) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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
Acorn Yellow (2161-40)
Light Color
Compare LRV 43 of Acorn Yellow (2161-40) 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 43 puts Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow (2161-40) 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
Acorn Yellow (2161-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(205, 168, 127)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.05%
Yellow
38.05%
Key
19.61%
HSL
HSL(31.54deg, 43.8 %, 65.1 %)
Hue
31.54°
Saturation
43.82 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.
RYB
RYB(54, 94, 45)
Red
54 (21.3%)
Yellow
94 (36.8%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
31.54°
Saturation
38.05 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.
HWB
H: 31.54°
W: 49.80 %
B: 19.61 %
XYZ
X : 43.01
Y : 42.52
Z : 26.02
YXY
Y1 : 42.52
X : 0.39
Y2 : 0.38
CMY
C : 19.61%
M : 34.12%
Y : 50.20%
LRV
~ 42.5 %
Munsell Color System
1.1Y 7.0/4.4
CIE-Lab
L : 71.23
A : 7.89
B : 26.28
CIE-Lch
L : 71.23
C : 27.44
H : 73.28
CIE-Luv
L : 71.23
U : 26.74
V : 33.28
Hunter-Lab
L : 65.2
A : 3.63
B : 21.99
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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