Benjamin Moore Adams Gold (HC-18) Paint Color

Color Name
Adams Gold (HC-18)
Hex Color Code
#DACA9C
RGB Color Code
RGB(218, 202, 156)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 7.3%, 28.4%, 14.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Adams Gold (HC-18) color - its meaning and example

What color is Adams Gold (HC-18)?

Adams Gold (HC-18) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Adams Gold (HC-18) is #DACA9C, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 202, 156).

In the RGB color model, Adams Gold (HC-18) has a red value of 218, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.3% magenta, 28.4% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.5° (degrees), 45.6 % saturation, and 73.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Adams Gold (HC-18) has a hue of 44.5° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.

Adams Gold (HC-18) is cool or warm?

The color Adams Gold (HC-18) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Adams Gold (HC-18)? (For interior and product design)

Adams Gold (HC-18) has an LRV of nearly 59.5. 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
Adams Gold (HC-18)
LRV 59.5
Light Color

Compare LRV 59.5 of Adams Gold (HC-18) 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 59.5 puts Benjamin Moore Adams Gold (HC-18) 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

Adams Gold (HC-18) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #DACA9C
Hex triplet
#DACA9C
Red
DA
Green
CA
Blue
9C
RGBA / RGB rgb(218, 202, 156)
Red
218 (85.5%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.34%
Yellow
28.44%
Key
14.51%
HSL hsl(44.52deg, 45.6 %, 73.3 %)
Hue
44.52°
Saturation
45.59 %
Lightness
73.33 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
44.52°
Saturation
28.44 %
Brightness / Value
85.49 %
RYB ryb(29, 82, 30)
Red
29 (11.4%)
Yellow
82 (32.3%)
Blue
30 (11.7%)
HWB
Hue
44.52°
Whiteness
61.18 %
Blackness
14.51 %
CMY
Cyan
14.51%
Magenta
20.78%
Yellow
38.82%
XYZ
X
56.03
Y
59.55
Z
39.99
YXY
Y1
59.55
X
0.36
Y2
0.38
CIE-Lab
L
81.59
A
-1.4
B
25.03
CIE-Lch
L
81.59
C
25.07
H
93.2
CIE-Luv
L
81.59
U
12.51
V
34.89
Hunter-Lab
L
77.17
A
-5.42
B
23.29
Other
LRV
~ 59.5 %
Munsell Color System
7.5Y 8.0/4

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Adams Gold (HC-18) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Adams Gold (HC-18) (Paint - Benjamin Moore), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#DECC9C Color Lion
99.06% match | ΔE 0.94
#D4D2AD Color Dark Cream
94.33% match | ΔE 5.67
#F5DEB3 Color Wheat
94.20% match | ΔE 5.80
#EFDFBB Color Dutch White
94.19% match | ΔE 5.81

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


Pantone TCX

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to Pantone PMS

#D9C89E Color PANTONE 7501 C
98.73% match | ΔE 1.27
#D4C898 Color PANTONE 4003 C
98.23% match | ΔE 1.77
#DFD1A7 Color PANTONE 7500 C
97.97% match | ΔE 2.03
#D5CB9F Color PANTONE 4545 C
97.84% match | ΔE 2.16

RAL Design

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Adams Gold (HC-18) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Adams Gold (HC-18) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Adams Gold (HC-18) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to Benjamin Moore

#DACA9C Color Adams Gold (HC-18)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#D9C79A Color Amulet (AF-365)
98.96% match | ΔE 1.04

Behr

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to Behr


Sherwin Williams

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to Sherwin Williams


Dunn-Edwards

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to Dunn-Edwards


Valspar

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Adams Gold (HC-18) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Adams Gold (HC-18) to Farrow & Ball

#D9C497 Color Hay (37)
97.73% match | ΔE 2.27
#DFCDA6 Color Cream (44)
97.55% match | ΔE 2.45
#E4D5A6 Color Hound Lemon (2)
97.39% match | ΔE 2.61

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#DACA9C
Adams Gold (HC-18)
#9CACDA
Maximum Blue Purple*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Adams Gold (HC-18) - #DACA9C?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Adams Gold (HC-18) - #DACA9C is #9CACDA, color name is Maximum Blue Purple*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Benjamin Moore Adams Gold (HC-18) - #DACA9C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Adams Gold (HC-18) - #DACA9C is #9CACDA, color name is Maximum Blue Purple*.

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