Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold (224) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Grecian Gold (224) |
| Hex Color Code: | #9E8249 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(158, 130, 73) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 17.7%, 53.8%, 38.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Grecian Gold (224)?
Grecian Gold (224) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Grecian Gold (224) is #9E8249, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 130, 73).
In the RGB color model, Grecian Gold (224) has a red value of 158, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.7% magenta, 53.8% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.2° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Grecian Gold (224) has a hue of 40.2° (degrees), 53.8 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.
Grecian Gold (224) is cool or warm?
The color Grecian Gold (224) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Grecian Gold (224)?
Grecian Gold (224) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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
Grecian Gold (224)
Light Color
Compare LRV 24 of Grecian Gold (224) 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 24 puts Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold (224) 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
Grecian Gold (224) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(158, 130, 73)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
130 (51.0%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.72%
Yellow
53.80%
Key
38.04%
HSL
HSL(40.24deg, 36.8 %, 45.3 %)
Hue
40.24°
Saturation
36.80 %.
Lightness
45.29 %.
RYB
RYB(96, 127, 78)
Red
96 (37.7%)
Yellow
127 (50.0%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
40.24°
Saturation
53.80 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.
HWB
H: 40.24°
W: 28.63 %
B: 38.04 %
XYZ
X : 23.29
Y : 23.72
Z : 9.65
YXY
Y1 : 23.72
X : 0.41
Y2 : 0.42
CMY
C : 38.04%
M : 49.02%
Y : 71.37%
LRV
~ 23.7 %
Munsell Color System
4Y 5.4/5.2
CIE-Lab
L : 55.8
A : 3.37
B : 34.62
CIE-Lch
L : 55.8
C : 34.78
H : 84.43
CIE-Luv
L : 55.8
U : 22.1
V : 39.77
Hunter-Lab
L : 48.7
A : 0.13
B : 22.34
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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