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Sherwin Williams Classical Gold (SW 2831) Paint Color


Color Name: Classical Gold (SW 2831)
Hex Color Code: #EBB875
RGB Color Code: RGB(235, 184, 117)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 21.7%, 50.2%, 7.8%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Classical Gold (SW 2831) color - its meaning and example


What color is Classical Gold (SW 2831)?

Classical Gold (SW 2831) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classical Gold (SW 2831) is #EBB875, and the RGB color code is RGB(235, 184, 117).

In the RGB color model, Classical Gold (SW 2831) has a red value of 235, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 50.2% yellow, and 7.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 74.7 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classical Gold (SW 2831) has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 50.2 % saturation and 92.2 % brightness/value.


Classical Gold (SW 2831) is cool or warm?

The color Classical Gold (SW 2831) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Classical Gold (SW 2831)?

Classical Gold (SW 2831) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

Classical Gold (SW 2831)

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of Classical Gold (SW 2831) 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 53 puts Sherwin Williams Classical Gold (SW 2831) 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


Classical Gold (SW 2831) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(235, 184, 117)
Red
235 (92.2%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.70%
Yellow
50.21%
Key
7.84%

HSL

HSL(34.07deg, 74.7 %, 69.0 %)

Hue
34.07°
Saturation
74.68 %.
Lightness
69.02 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 103, 25)
Red
48 (18.7%)
Yellow
103 (40.4%)
Blue
25 (9.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.07°
Saturation
50.21 %.
Brightness / Value
92.16 %.

HWB

H: 34.07°

W: 45.88 %

B: 7.84 %

XYZ

X : 54.61

Y : 53.23

Z : 24.23

YXY

Y1 : 53.23

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 7.84%

M : 27.84%

Y : 54.12%


LRV

~ 53.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.8Y 7.7/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 78.01

A : 10.46

B : 40.9

CIE-Lch

L : 78.01

C : 42.21

H : 75.65

CIE-Luv

L : 78.01

U : 38.68

V : 49.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.96

A : 5.94

B : 31.38






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Classical Gold (SW 2831) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Classical Gold (SW 2831) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.



#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#E1A95F
Earth Yellow
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#FFC87C
Topaz
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to Pantone PMS


#EFBE7D
PANTONE 156 C
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#E1B87F
PANTONE 7508 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#EFB661
PANTONE 2009 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#DEB681
PANTONE 3596 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to British Standard 4800


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to RAL Classic


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Classical Gold (SW 2831) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Classical Gold (SW 2831) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to Sherwin Williams


#EBB875
Classical Gold (SW 2831)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#EEB76B
Olden Amber (SW 9013)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#F4BF77
Sunrise (SW 6668)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#E8B87F
Polvo de Oro (SW 9012)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)


Valspar


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to Valspar


#EBB570
South Haven (M140)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#F3BE79
Golden Chime (3006-5C)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#EABC86
Glazed Ginger (8002-17C)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#E7BE84
Veranda Yellow (3005-6A)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to PPG Paints


#E6B570
Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#E1B270
Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#DFB170
Tesoros (PPG17-20)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#E2B46C
Apollo Gold (PPG16-11)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)





Behr


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to Behr


#E5B572
Pyramid Gold (PPU6-04)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#EDB36F
Sunburst (PPU6-03)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#E4B070
Mac N Cheese (M260-5)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#E4AF65
Lamplit (MQ4-11)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to Dunn-Edwards


#E9B679
Paloma Tan (DE 5297)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#F6BC77
Amber Dawn (DE 5277)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#F6B96B
Citrus Honey (DET 461)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#F8C275
Just Peachy (DE 5284)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Classical Gold (SW 2831) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Classical Gold (SW 2831) to Benjamin Moore


#EBBC7F
Orange Ice (166)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#E6B271
Gamboge (CW-285)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#E3B26F
Eye of the Tiger (188)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#ECB36D
August Morning (2156-40)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Classical Gold (SW 2831) - #EBB875 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Sherwin Williams Classical Gold (SW 2831) - #EBB875 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#EBB875
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#DCBC8E
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#D2BB9D
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#CBBCA5
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#CBB99B
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#D7B593
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#D2B18F
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#D9AD7F
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#CCB18B
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