Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow (2152-20) Paint Color

Color Name
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
Hex Color Code
#B89045
RGB Color Code
RGB(184, 144, 69)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 21.7%, 62.5%, 27.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Aztec Yellow (2152-20) color - its meaning and example

What color is Aztec Yellow (2152-20)?

Aztec Yellow (2152-20) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aztec Yellow (2152-20) is #B89045, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 144, 69).

In the RGB color model, Aztec Yellow (2152-20) has a red value of 184, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 69. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 62.5% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation, and 49.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aztec Yellow (2152-20) has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 62.5 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.

Aztec Yellow (2152-20) is cool or warm?

The color Aztec Yellow (2152-20) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Aztec Yellow (2152-20)? (For interior and product design)

Aztec Yellow (2152-20) has an LRV of nearly 30.6. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
LRV 30.6
Light Color

Compare LRV 30.6 of Aztec Yellow (2152-20) 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 30.6 puts Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow (2152-20) paint color in the darker 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

Aztec Yellow (2152-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #B89045
Hex triplet
#B89045
Red
B8
Green
90
Blue
45
RGBA / RGB rgb(184, 144, 69)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
69 (27.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.74%
Yellow
62.50%
Key
27.84%
HSL hsl(39.13deg, 45.5 %, 49.6 %)
Hue
39.13°
Saturation
45.45 %
Lightness
49.61 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
39.13°
Saturation
62.50 %
Brightness / Value
72.16 %
RYB ryb(88, 128, 57)
Red
88 (34.4%)
Yellow
128 (50.3%)
Blue
57 (22.5%)
HWB
Hue
39.13°
Whiteness
27.06 %
Blackness
27.84 %
CMY
Cyan
27.84%
Magenta
43.53%
Yellow
72.94%
XYZ
X
30.81
Y
30.57
Z
9.91
YXY
Y1
30.57
X
0.43
Y2
0.43
CIE-Lab
L
62.14
A
6.68
B
44.77
CIE-Lch
L
62.14
C
45.27
H
81.52
CIE-Luv
L
62.14
U
32.02
V
49.83
Hunter-Lab
L
55.29
A
2.74
B
28.08
Other
LRV
~ 30.6 %
Munsell Color System
2.8Y 6.1/6.8

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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 Aztec Yellow (2152-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Aztec Yellow (2152-20) (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).

#C39953 Color Aztec Gold
96.76% match | ΔE 3.24
#B8860B Color Dark Goldenrod
94.12% match | ΔE 5.88
#CBA135 Color Satin Sheen Gold
93.02% match | ΔE 6.98
#C19A6B Color Camel
92.95% match | ΔE 7.05

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RAL Classic

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Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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Pantone PMS

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#BD8C3D Color PANTONE 4026 C
97.35% match | ΔE 2.65
#B28B33 Color PANTONE 10128 C
97.16% match | ΔE 2.84
#B9975B Color PANTONE 465 C
96.41% match | ΔE 3.59
#AE9142 Color PANTONE 10127 C
96.24% match | ΔE 3.76

RAL Design

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Paint similar to Aztec Yellow (2152-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Aztec Yellow (2152-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Aztec Yellow (2152-20) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Aztec Yellow (2152-20) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Aztec Yellow (2152-20) to Benjamin Moore

#B89045 Color Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#BF9652 Color French Horn (195)
97.50% match | ΔE 2.50
#BB9951 Color Ochre (2151-30)
96.93% match | ΔE 3.07

Sherwin Williams

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Dunn-Edwards

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Valspar

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PPG Paints

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Behr

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Farrow & Ball

Aztec Yellow (2152-20) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Aztec Yellow (2152-20) to Farrow & Ball

#C59C5D Color India Yellow (66)
95.36% match | ΔE 4.64
#BA9C69 Color Duster (319)
93.89% match | ΔE 6.11
#CAA36C Color Cane (53)
92.76% match | ΔE 7.24
#BA9368 Color Sand (45)
92.60% match | ΔE 7.40

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
#456DB8
YInMn Blue*

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 Aztec Yellow (2152-20) - #B89045?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow (2152-20) - #B89045 is #456DB8, color name is YInMn Blue*. 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 Aztec Yellow (2152-20) - #B89045?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow (2152-20) - #B89045 is #456DB8, color name is YInMn Blue*.

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