Benjamin Moore Amber (168) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Amber (168) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C58240 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(197, 130, 64) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 34.0%, 67.5%, 22.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Orange |
What color is Amber (168)?
Amber (168) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Amber (168) is #C58240, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 130, 64).
In the RGB color model, Amber (168) has a red value of 197, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.0% magenta, 67.5% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.8° (degrees), 53.4 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Amber (168) has a hue of 29.8° (degrees), 67.5 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.
Amber (168) is cool or warm?
The color Amber (168) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Amber (168)?
Amber (168) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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
Amber (168)
Light Color
Compare LRV 28 of Amber (168) 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 28 puts Benjamin Moore Amber (168) 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
Amber (168) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(197, 130, 64)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
130 (51.0%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.01%
Yellow
67.51%
Key
22.75%
HSL
HSL(29.77deg, 53.4 %, 51.2 %)
Hue
29.77°
Saturation
53.41 %.
Lightness
51.18 %.
RYB
RYB(101, 119, 52)
Red
101 (39.7%)
Yellow
119 (46.7%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
29.77°
Saturation
67.51 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.
HWB
H: 29.77°
W: 25.10 %
B: 22.75 %
XYZ
X : 31.93
Y : 28.21
Z : 8.61
YXY
Y1 : 28.21
X : 0.46
Y2 : 0.41
CMY
C : 22.75%
M : 49.02%
Y : 74.90%
LRV
~ 28.2 %
Munsell Color System
7.8YR 5.8/8.2
CIE-Lab
L : 60.07
A : 19.69
B : 45.31
CIE-Lch
L : 60.07
C : 49.41
H : 66.51
CIE-Luv
L : 60.07
U : 52.95
V : 46.53
Hunter-Lab
L : 53.11
A : 14.39
B : 27.56
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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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