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Behr Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) Paint Color


Color Name: Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16)
Hex Color Code: #F2C98A
RGB Color Code: RGB(242, 201, 138)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.9%, 43.0%, 5.1%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) color - its meaning and example


What color is Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16)?

Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) is #F2C98A, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 201, 138).

In the RGB color model, Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) has a red value of 242, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 43.0% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.3° (degrees), 80.0 % saturation, and 74.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) has a hue of 36.3° (degrees), 43.0 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) is cool or warm?

The color Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16)?

Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a 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

Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16)

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) 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 62 puts Behr Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) paint color in the lighter 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


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(242, 201, 138)
Red
242 (94.9%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.94%
Yellow
42.98%
Key
5.10%

HSL

HSL(36.35deg, 80.0 %, 74.5 %)

Hue
36.35°
Saturation
80.00 %.
Lightness
74.51 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 94, 19)
Red
33 (13.1%)
Yellow
94 (36.8%)
Blue
19 (7.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.35°
Saturation
42.98 %.
Brightness / Value
94.90 %.

HWB

H: 36.35°

W: 54.12 %

B: 5.10 %

XYZ

X : 62.09

Y : 62.49

Z : 32.83

YXY

Y1 : 62.49

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 5.10%

M : 21.18%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 62.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.1Y 8.2/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 83.17

A : 6.39

B : 36.87

CIE-Lch

L : 83.17

C : 37.42

H : 80.17

CIE-Luv

L : 83.17

U : 30.69

V : 47.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.05

A : 1.88

B : 30.71






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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Tuscan
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to Pantone PMS


#FCD299
PANTONE 7507 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#FDD086
PANTONE 1345 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#FECB8B
PANTONE 148 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#EFBE7D
PANTONE 156 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to RAL Classic


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to British Standard 4800


#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to Behr


#EEC684
Garbanzo Paste (M290-4)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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Lunch Box (M260-4)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to Sherwin Williams


#F6CD8E
Afterglow (SW 6667)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
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Colonial Yellow (SW 0030)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
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Bellini Fizz (SW 9008)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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Ambitious Amber (SW 6366)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to PPG Paints


#ECC481
Gold Buff (PPG1208-4)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
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Chunk Of Cheddar (PPG1204-5)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
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Lira (PPG12-06)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#FDD792
Evening Glow (PPG1205-5)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to Benjamin Moore


#FCCF8E
Honey Burst (144)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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Amber Waves (2159-40)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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Peach Crisp (159)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
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Goldfinch (187)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Valspar


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to Valspar


#F7C880
Buttered Up (V053-3)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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Delightful Moon (3004-6A)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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Goldfinch (P014)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#F8C681
Halcyon Days (V052-2)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) to Dunn-Edwards


#E7BF7B
Deserted Path (DE 5367)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#E9CA94
Golden West (DET 488)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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August Morning (DE 5283)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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Orange Glass (DE 5221)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) - #F2C98A Color Images and Patterns


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