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Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream (HC-31) Paint Color


Color Name: Waterbury Cream (HC-31)
Hex Color Code: #DDCA9A
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 202, 154)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.6%, 30.3%, 13.3%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Waterbury Cream (HC-31) color - its meaning and example


What color is Waterbury Cream (HC-31)?

Waterbury Cream (HC-31) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Waterbury Cream (HC-31) is #DDCA9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 202, 154).

In the RGB color model, Waterbury Cream (HC-31) has a red value of 221, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 30.3% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43° (degrees), 49.6 % saturation, and 73.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Waterbury Cream (HC-31) has a hue of 43° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) is cool or warm?

The color Waterbury Cream (HC-31) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Waterbury Cream (HC-31)?

Waterbury Cream (HC-31) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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

Waterbury Cream (HC-31)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) 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 60 puts Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream (HC-31) 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


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 202, 154)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.60%
Yellow
30.32%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(42.99deg, 49.6 %, 73.5 %)

Hue
42.99°
Saturation
49.63 %.
Lightness
73.53 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 84, 29)
Red
30 (11.6%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
29 (11.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.99°
Saturation
30.32 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 42.99°

W: 60.39 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 56.77

Y : 59.95

Z : 39.15

YXY

Y1 : 59.95

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 20.78%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 59.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.1Y 8.0/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 81.81

A : -0.51

B : 26.42

CIE-Lch

L : 81.81

C : 26.42

H : 91.1

CIE-Luv

L : 81.81

U : 14.59

V : 36.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.42

A : -4.61

B : 24.22






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Waterbury Cream (HC-31) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Waterbury Cream (HC-31) (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.



#DECC9C
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ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 4003 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 7500 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to RAL Classic


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to British Standard 4800


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)





Paint similar to Waterbury Cream (HC-31) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Waterbury Cream (HC-31) (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


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to Benjamin Moore


#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#DACA9C
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ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#DFCE9D
Wythe Tan (CW-415)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to Sherwin Williams


#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
#E4D0A5
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ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to Behr


#DCCC9E
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ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#D4C493
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ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to Dunn-Edwards


#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#DED1A3
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#E9D4A9
Canary Island (DE 6164)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to PPG Paints


#E1CFA5
Foothills (PPG1105-4)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#E2D39B
Twinkle Toes (PPG1109-3)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Valspar


Waterbury Cream (HC-31) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Waterbury Cream (HC-31) to Valspar


#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#E8D3A6
Melted Butter (P017)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#E6D5A0
Early Sprout (P092)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% 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.







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