Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Dorset Gold (HC-8) |
| Hex Color Code: | #DDB673 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(221, 182, 115) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 17.6%, 48.0%, 13.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Orange |
What color is Dorset Gold (HC-8)?
Dorset Gold (HC-8) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dorset Gold (HC-8) is #DDB673, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 182, 115).
In the RGB color model, Dorset Gold (HC-8) has a red value of 221, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 48.0% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.9° (degrees), 60.9 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dorset Gold (HC-8) has a hue of 37.9° (degrees), 48.0 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.
Dorset Gold (HC-8) is cool or warm?
The color Dorset Gold (HC-8) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Dorset Gold (HC-8)?
Dorset Gold (HC-8) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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
Dorset Gold (HC-8)
Light Color
Compare LRV 50 of Dorset Gold (HC-8) 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 50 puts Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) 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
Dorset Gold (HC-8) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(221, 182, 115)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.65%
Yellow
47.96%
Key
13.33%
HSL
HSL(37.92deg, 60.9 %, 65.9 %)
Hue
37.92°
Saturation
60.92 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.
RYB
RYB(49, 106, 32)
Red
49 (19.2%)
Yellow
106 (41.5%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
37.92°
Saturation
47.96 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.
HWB
H: 37.92°
W: 45.10 %
B: 13.33 %
XYZ
X : 49.64
Y : 50.07
Z : 23.27
YXY
Y1 : 50.07
X : 0.4
Y2 : 0.41
CMY
C : 13.33%
M : 28.63%
Y : 54.90%
LRV
~ 50.1 %
Munsell Color System
2.6Y 7.5/6.2
CIE-Lab
L : 76.11
A : 5.64
B : 39.24
CIE-Lch
L : 76.11
C : 39.64
H : 81.83
CIE-Luv
L : 76.11
U : 29.96
V : 48.81
Hunter-Lab
L : 70.76
A : 1.41
B : 30.03
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Design
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RAL Classic
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British Standard 4800
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Paint similar to Dorset Gold (HC-8) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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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
Dorset Gold (HC-8) - #DDB673 Color Images and Patterns
