Benjamin Moore Citronée (281) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Citronée (281) |
| Hex Color Code: | #F3EDD1 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(243, 237, 209) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 2.5%, 14.0%, 4.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Citronée (281)?
Citronée (281) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Citronée (281) is #F3EDD1, and the RGB color code is RGB(243, 237, 209).
In the RGB color model, Citronée (281) has a red value of 243, a green value of 237, and a blue value of 209. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 14.0% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 49.4° (degrees), 58.6 % saturation, and 88.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Citronée (281) has a hue of 49.4° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.
Citronée (281) is cool or warm?
The color Citronée (281) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Citronée (281)?
Citronée (281) has an LRV of nearly 84. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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
Citronée (281)
Light Color
Compare LRV 84 of Citronée (281) 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 84 puts Benjamin Moore Citronée (281) 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
Citronée (281) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(243, 237, 209)
Red
243 (95.3%)
Green
237 (92.9%)
Blue
209 (82.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.47%
Yellow
13.99%
Key
4.71%
HSL
HSL(49.41deg, 58.6 %, 88.6 %)
Hue
49.41°
Saturation
58.62 %.
Lightness
88.63 %.
RYB
RYB(8, 43, 10)
Red
8 (3.0%)
Yellow
43 (17.0%)
Blue
10 (4.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
49.41°
Saturation
13.99 %.
Brightness / Value
95.29 %.
HWB
H: 49.41°
W: 81.96 %
B: 4.71 %
XYZ
X : 78.75
Y : 84.23
Z : 72.43
YXY
Y1 : 84.23
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 4.71%
M : 7.06%
Y : 18.04%
LRV
~ 84.2 %
Munsell Color System
2.8GY 9.2/2.4
CIE-Lab
L : 93.55
A : -2.57
B : 14.29
CIE-Lch
L : 93.55
C : 14.52
H : 100.19
CIE-Luv
L : 93.55
U : 5.07
V : 21.6
Hunter-Lab
L : 91.78
A : -7.43
B : 17.45
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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