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Benjamin Moore Yosemite Yellow (215) Paint Color


Color Name: Yosemite Yellow (215)
Hex Color Code: #E1CA84
RGB Color Code: RGB(225, 202, 132)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.2%, 41.3%, 11.8%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Yosemite Yellow (215) color - its meaning and example


What color is Yosemite Yellow (215)?

Yosemite Yellow (215) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Yosemite Yellow (215) is #E1CA84, and the RGB color code is RGB(225, 202, 132).

In the RGB color model, Yosemite Yellow (215) has a red value of 225, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.2% magenta, 41.3% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45.2° (degrees), 60.8 % saturation, and 70.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Yosemite Yellow (215) has a hue of 45.2° (degrees), 41.3 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.


Yosemite Yellow (215) is cool or warm?

The color Yosemite Yellow (215) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Yosemite Yellow (215)?

Yosemite Yellow (215) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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

Yosemite Yellow (215)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Yosemite Yellow (215) 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 60 puts Benjamin Moore Yosemite Yellow (215) 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


Yosemite Yellow (215) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(225, 202, 132)
Red
225 (88.2%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
132 (51.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.22%
Yellow
41.33%
Key
11.76%

HSL

HSL(45.16deg, 60.8 %, 70.0 %)

Hue
45.16°
Saturation
60.78 %.
Lightness
70.00 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 101, 26)
Red
33 (13.0%)
Yellow
101 (39.6%)
Blue
26 (10.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45.16°
Saturation
41.33 %.
Brightness / Value
88.24 %.

HWB

H: 45.16°

W: 51.76 %

B: 11.76 %

XYZ

X : 56.34

Y : 59.91

Z : 30.43

YXY

Y1 : 59.91

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 11.76%

M : 20.78%

Y : 48.24%


LRV

~ 59.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.1Y 8.0/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 81.79

A : -1.51

B : 37.85

CIE-Lch

L : 81.79

C : 37.88

H : 92.29

CIE-Luv

L : 81.79

U : 18.64

V : 49.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.4

A : -5.54

B : 30.88






Similar Colors and Paints



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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


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ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


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ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)





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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Yosemite Yellow (215) (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


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ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Yosemite Yellow (215) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Yosemite Yellow (215) to Valspar


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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% 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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