Benjamin Moore Traditional Yellow (170) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Traditional Yellow (170) |
| Hex Color Code: | #F6E1AA |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(246, 225, 170) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 8.5%, 30.9%, 3.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Traditional Yellow (170)?
Traditional Yellow (170) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Traditional Yellow (170) is #F6E1AA, and the RGB color code is RGB(246, 225, 170).
In the RGB color model, Traditional Yellow (170) has a red value of 246, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.5% magenta, 30.9% yellow, and 3.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.4° (degrees), 80.9 % saturation, and 81.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Traditional Yellow (170) has a hue of 43.4° (degrees), 30.9 % saturation and 96.5 % brightness/value.
Traditional Yellow (170) is cool or warm?
The color Traditional Yellow (170) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Traditional Yellow (170)?
Traditional Yellow (170) has an LRV of nearly 76. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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
Traditional Yellow (170)
Light Color
Compare LRV 76 of Traditional Yellow (170) 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 76 puts Benjamin Moore Traditional Yellow (170) 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
Traditional Yellow (170) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(246, 225, 170)
Red
246 (96.5%)
Green
225 (88.2%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.54%
Yellow
30.89%
Key
3.53%
HSL
HSL(43.42deg, 80.9 %, 81.6 %)
Hue
43.42°
Saturation
80.85 %.
Lightness
81.57 %.
RYB
RYB(16, 76, 12)
Red
16 (6.3%)
Yellow
76 (29.7%)
Blue
12 (4.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
43.42°
Saturation
30.89 %.
Brightness / Value
96.47 %.
HWB
H: 43.42°
W: 66.67 %
B: 3.53 %
XYZ
X : 72.19
Y : 76.35
Z : 48.96
YXY
Y1 : 76.35
X : 0.37
Y2 : 0.39
CMY
C : 3.53%
M : 11.76%
Y : 33.33%
LRV
~ 76.3 %
Munsell Color System
6.1Y 8.9/4.3
CIE-Lab
L : 90.02
A : -0.79
B : 29.57
CIE-Lch
L : 90.02
C : 29.58
H : 91.54
CIE-Luv
L : 90.02
U : 16.16
V : 41.33
Hunter-Lab
L : 87.38
A : -5.44
B : 27.94
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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