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Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow (2161-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Acorn Yellow (2161-40)
Hex Color Code: #CDA87F
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 168, 127)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.0%, 38.0%, 19.6%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Acorn Yellow (2161-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Acorn Yellow (2161-40)?

Acorn Yellow (2161-40) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Acorn Yellow (2161-40) is #CDA87F, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 168, 127).

In the RGB color model, Acorn Yellow (2161-40) has a red value of 205, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.0% magenta, 38.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 43.8 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Acorn Yellow (2161-40) has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 38.0 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.


Acorn Yellow (2161-40) is cool or warm?

The color Acorn Yellow (2161-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Acorn Yellow (2161-40)?

Acorn Yellow (2161-40) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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

Acorn Yellow (2161-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of Acorn Yellow (2161-40) 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 43 puts Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow (2161-40) 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


Acorn Yellow (2161-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 168, 127)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.05%
Yellow
38.05%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(31.54deg, 43.8 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
31.54°
Saturation
43.82 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 94, 45)
Red
54 (21.3%)
Yellow
94 (36.8%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.54°
Saturation
38.05 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 31.54°

W: 49.80 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 43.01

Y : 42.52

Z : 26.02

YXY

Y1 : 42.52

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 34.12%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 42.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.1Y 7.0/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 71.23

A : 7.89

B : 26.28

CIE-Lch

L : 71.23

C : 27.44

H : 73.28

CIE-Luv

L : 71.23

U : 26.74

V : 33.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.2

A : 3.63

B : 21.99






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Acorn Yellow (2161-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Acorn Yellow (2161-40) (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 - 4.35 (95.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 728 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 727 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 4254 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Acorn Yellow (2161-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Acorn Yellow (2161-40) to British Standard 4800


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BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
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BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Acorn Yellow (2161-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Acorn Yellow (2161-40) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Acorn Yellow (2161-40) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Acorn Yellow (2161-40) to Sherwin Williams


#CBA97E
Stonebriar (SW 7693)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
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Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)





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ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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Warm Butterscotch (DE 6151)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Acorn Yellow (2161-40) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Acorn Yellow (2161-40) to Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% 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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