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Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) Paint Color


Color Name: Dorset Gold (HC-8)
Hex Color Code: #DDB673
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 182, 115)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.6%, 48.0%, 13.3%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Dorset Gold (HC-8) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dorset Gold (HC-8)?

Dorset Gold (HC-8) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dorset Gold (HC-8) is #DDB673, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 182, 115).

In the RGB color model, Dorset Gold (HC-8) has a red value of 221, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 48.0% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.9° (degrees), 60.9 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dorset Gold (HC-8) has a hue of 37.9° (degrees), 48.0 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.


Dorset Gold (HC-8) is cool or warm?

The color Dorset Gold (HC-8) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dorset Gold (HC-8)?

Dorset Gold (HC-8) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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

Dorset Gold (HC-8)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Dorset Gold (HC-8) 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 50 puts Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) 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


Dorset Gold (HC-8) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 182, 115)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.65%
Yellow
47.96%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(37.92deg, 60.9 %, 65.9 %)

Hue
37.92°
Saturation
60.92 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 106, 32)
Red
49 (19.2%)
Yellow
106 (41.5%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.92°
Saturation
47.96 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 37.92°

W: 45.10 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 49.64

Y : 50.07

Z : 23.27

YXY

Y1 : 50.07

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 28.63%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 50.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.6Y 7.5/6.2

CIE-Lab

L : 76.11

A : 5.64

B : 39.24

CIE-Lch

L : 76.11

C : 39.64

H : 81.83

CIE-Luv

L : 76.11

U : 29.96

V : 48.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.76

A : 1.41

B : 30.03






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dorset Gold (HC-8) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Dorset Gold (HC-8) (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.



#DEB887
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ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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Light French Beige
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to Pantone PMS


#D4AE66
PANTONE 4024 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#E1B87F
PANTONE 7508 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 3596 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 156 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to RAL Classic


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to British Standard 4800


#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Dorset Gold (HC-8) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dorset Gold (HC-8) (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.


Behr


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to Behr


#E2B66C
English Custard (M290-5)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
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Gilded (M300-4)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#D8B076
Mustard Field (HDC-AC-08)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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Pyramid Gold (PPU6-04)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to Dunn-Edwards


#DFBB7E
Wheat Bread (DE 5360)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#DAB77F
Maize (DET 473)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#E7BF7B
Deserted Path (DE 5367)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#D7AA60
Brown Wood (DE 5368)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to PPG Paints


#E2B46C
Apollo Gold (PPG16-11)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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Tesoros (PPG17-20)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#E1B270
Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#DBB881
Honey Bunny (PPG1090-3)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to Benjamin Moore


#E3B26F
Eye of the Tiger (188)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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Amber Waves (2159-40)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#EBBC7F
Orange Ice (166)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to Valspar


#E7BE84
Veranda Yellow (3005-6A)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#DFB883
Yellow Lab (T528)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#E7BF87
Cloudy Sunset (3005-8A)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#EBB570
South Haven (M140)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dorset Gold (HC-8) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dorset Gold (HC-8) to Sherwin Williams


#EBB875
Classical Gold (SW 2831)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#EABF86
Bee's Wax (SW 7682)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#E5C28B
White Raisin (SW 7685)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#DDAC6D
Anjou Pear (SW 6381)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) - #DDB673 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


Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) - #DDB673 Color Images and Patterns


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