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Benjamin Moore Cornsilk (198) Paint Color


Color Name: Cornsilk (198)
Hex Color Code: #F2E1B4
RGB Color Code: RGB(242, 225, 180)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.0%, 25.6%, 5.1%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Cornsilk (198) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cornsilk (198)?

Cornsilk (198) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cornsilk (198) is #F2E1B4, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 225, 180).

In the RGB color model, Cornsilk (198) has a red value of 242, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 25.6% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.5° (degrees), 70.5 % saturation, and 82.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cornsilk (198) has a hue of 43.5° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.


Cornsilk (198) is cool or warm?

The color Cornsilk (198) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cornsilk (198)?

Cornsilk (198) 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

Cornsilk (198)

Light Color


Compare LRV 76 of Cornsilk (198) 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 Cornsilk (198) 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


Cornsilk (198) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(242, 225, 180)
Red
242 (94.9%)
Green
225 (88.2%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.02%
Yellow
25.62%
Key
5.10%

HSL

HSL(43.55deg, 70.5 %, 82.7 %)

Hue
43.55°
Saturation
70.45 %.
Lightness
82.75 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 67, 14)
Red
15 (5.9%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
14 (5.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.55°
Saturation
25.62 %.
Brightness / Value
94.90 %.

HWB

H: 43.55°

W: 70.59 %

B: 5.10 %

XYZ

X : 71.78

Y : 76.02

Z : 54.07

YXY

Y1 : 76.02

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 5.10%

M : 11.76%

Y : 29.41%


LRV

~ 76 %

Munsell Color System

6.5Y 8.9/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 89.87

A : -1

B : 24.16

CIE-Lch

L : 89.87

C : 24.18

H : 92.38

CIE-Luv

L : 89.87

U : 12.94

V : 34.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.19

A : -5.63

B : 24.27






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Pantone TCX


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ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
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British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cornsilk (198) (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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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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