Benjamin Moore Gamboge (CW-285) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Gamboge (CW-285) |
| Hex Color Code: | #E6B271 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(230, 178, 113) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 22.6%, 50.9%, 9.8% |
What color is Gamboge (CW-285)?
Gamboge (CW-285) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Gamboge (CW-285) is #E6B271, and the RGB color code is RGB(230, 178, 113).
In the RGB color model, Gamboge (CW-285) has a red value of 230, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.6% magenta, 50.9% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 70.1 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gamboge (CW-285) has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 50.9 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.
Gamboge (CW-285) is cool or warm?
The color Gamboge (CW-285) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Gamboge (CW-285)?
Gamboge (CW-285) 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
Gamboge (CW-285)
Light Color
Compare LRV 50 of Gamboge (CW-285) 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 Gamboge (CW-285) 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
Gamboge (CW-285) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB |
RGB(230, 178, 113) |
| Red | 230 (90.2%) |
| Green | 178 (69.8%) |
| Blue | 113 (44.3%) |
| Alpha | 1 (100.0%) |
CMYK |
|
| Cyan | 0.00% |
| Magenta | 22.61% |
| Yellow | 50.87% |
| Key | 9.80% |
HSL |
HSL(33.33deg, 70.1 %, 67.3 %) |
| Hue | 33.33° |
| Saturation | 70.06 %. |
| Lightness | 67.25 %. |
RYB |
RYB(52, 104, 28) |
| Red | 52 (20.5%) |
| Yellow | 104 (40.7%) |
| Blue | 28 (11.1%) |
HSV/HSB |
|
| Hue | 33.33° |
| Saturation | 50.87 %. |
| Brightness / Value | 90.20 %. |
| HWB | H: 33.33° W: 44.31 % B: 9.80 % |
| XYZ | X : 51.53 Y : 49.86 Z : 22.53 |
| YXY | Y1 : 49.86 X : 0.42 Y2 : 0.4 |
| CMY | C : 9.80% M : 30.20% Y : 55.69% |
| LRV | ~ 49.9 % |
| Munsell Color System | 0.5Y 7.5/6.7 |
| CIE-Lab | L : 75.98 A : 11.24 B : 40.29 |
| CIE-Lch | L : 75.98 C : 41.83 H : 74.41 |
| CIE-Luv | L : 75.98 U : 39.44 V : 48.62 |
| Hunter-Lab | L : 70.61 A : 6.71 B : 30.51 |
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