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Benjamin Moore Viking Yellow (321) Paint Color


Color Name: Viking Yellow (321)
Hex Color Code: #FFCF30
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 207, 48)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.8%, 81.2%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Viking Yellow (321) color - its meaning and example


What color is Viking Yellow (321)?

Viking Yellow (321) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Viking Yellow (321) is #FFCF30, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 207, 48).

In the RGB color model, Viking Yellow (321) has a red value of 255, a green value of 207, and a blue value of 48. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 81.2% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 59.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Viking Yellow (321) has a hue of 46.1° (degrees), 81.2 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.


Viking Yellow (321) is cool or warm?

The color Viking Yellow (321) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Viking Yellow (321)?

Viking Yellow (321) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a 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

Viking Yellow (321)

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of Viking Yellow (321) 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 66 puts Benjamin Moore Viking Yellow (321) 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


Viking Yellow (321) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 207, 48)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
207 (81.2%)
Blue
48 (18.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.82%
Yellow
81.18%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(46.09deg, 100.0 %, 59.4 %)

Hue
46.09°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
59.41 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 168, 4)
Red
42 (16.4%)
Yellow
168 (65.9%)
Blue
4 (1.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.09°
Saturation
81.18 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 46.09°

W: 18.82 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 64.09

Y : 66.1

Z : 12.18

YXY

Y1 : 66.1

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 18.82%

Y : 81.18%


LRV

~ 66.1 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 8.4/16.9

CIE-Lab

L : 85.05

A : 2.9

B : 77.86

CIE-Lch

L : 85.05

C : 77.91

H : 87.87

CIE-Luv

L : 85.05

U : 40.78

V : 84.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.3

A : -1.57

B : 48.03






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Viking Yellow (321) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to British Standard 4800


#FFCC32
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ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to RAL Classic


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ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
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ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to Pantone PMS


#FED141
PANTONE 122 C
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
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PANTONE 116 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 810 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TPX


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to Pantone TPX


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)


RAL Design


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to RAL Design




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#F5C518
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)





Paint similar to Viking Yellow (321) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Viking Yellow (321) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to Benjamin Moore


#FFCF30
Viking Yellow (321)
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#FECA25
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to Dunn-Edwards


#FECF24
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ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)


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Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to Sherwin Williams


#FED340
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ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)





Valspar


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to Valspar


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ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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Lime Drop (V019-2)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to Behr


#FFC819
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Viking Yellow (321) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Viking Yellow (321) to PPG Paints


#FFD637
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Be Daring (PPG1211-7)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

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


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