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Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed (222) Paint Color


Color Name: Mustard Seed (222)
Hex Color Code: #CDB379
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 179, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.7%, 41.0%, 19.6%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Mustard Seed (222) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mustard Seed (222)?

Mustard Seed (222) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mustard Seed (222) is #CDB379, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 179, 121).

In the RGB color model, Mustard Seed (222) has a red value of 205, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 41.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.4° (degrees), 45.7 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mustard Seed (222) has a hue of 41.4° (degrees), 41.0 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.


Mustard Seed (222) is cool or warm?

The color Mustard Seed (222) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Mustard Seed (222)?

Mustard Seed (222) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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

Mustard Seed (222)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Mustard Seed (222) 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 47 puts Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed (222) 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


Mustard Seed (222) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 179, 121)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.68%
Yellow
40.98%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(41.43deg, 45.7 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
41.43°
Saturation
45.65 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 103, 41)
Red
49 (19.2%)
Yellow
103 (40.3%)
Blue
41 (16.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.43°
Saturation
40.98 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 41.43°

W: 47.45 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 44.75

Y : 46.6

Z : 24.73

YXY

Y1 : 46.6

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 29.80%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 46.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.9Y 7.2/5

CIE-Lab

L : 73.93

A : 1.33

B : 33.04

CIE-Lch

L : 73.93

C : 33.07

H : 87.7

CIE-Luv

L : 73.93

U : 20.18

V : 42.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.26

A : -2.45

B : 26.31






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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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