Benjamin Moore Hollywood Gold (279) Paint Color

Color Name
Hollywood Gold (279)
Hex Color Code
#CAAB55
RGB Color Code
RGB(202, 171, 85)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 15.3%, 57.9%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Hollywood Gold (279) color - its meaning and example

What color is Hollywood Gold (279)?

Hollywood Gold (279) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Hollywood Gold (279) is #CAAB55, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 171, 85).

In the RGB color model, Hollywood Gold (279) has a red value of 202, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 57.9% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.1° (degrees), 52.5 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Hollywood Gold (279) has a hue of 44.1° (degrees), 57.9 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Hollywood Gold (279) is cool or warm?

The color Hollywood Gold (279) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Hollywood Gold (279)? (For interior and product design)

Hollywood Gold (279) has an LRV of nearly 42.3. 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
Hollywood Gold (279)
LRV 42.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 42.3 of Hollywood Gold (279) 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 42.3 puts Benjamin Moore Hollywood Gold (279) 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

Hollywood Gold (279) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #CAAB55
Hex triplet
#CAAB55
Red
CA
Green
AB
Blue
55
RGBA / RGB rgb(202, 171, 85)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.35%
Yellow
57.92%
Key
20.78%
HSL hsl(44.1deg, 52.5 %, 56.3 %)
Hue
44.1°
Saturation
52.47 %
Lightness
56.27 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
44.1°
Saturation
57.92 %
Brightness / Value
79.22 %
RYB ryb(63, 126, 42)
Red
63 (24.6%)
Yellow
126 (49.5%)
Blue
42 (16.4%)
HWB
Hue
44.1°
Whiteness
33.33 %
Blackness
20.78 %
CMY
Cyan
20.78%
Magenta
32.94%
Yellow
66.67%
XYZ
X
40.56
Y
42.34
Z
14.63
YXY
Y1
42.34
X
0.42
Y2
0.43
CIE-Lab
L
71.1
A
0.99
B
47.74
CIE-Lch
L
71.1
C
47.75
H
88.81
CIE-Luv
L
71.1
U
25.55
V
56.61
Hunter-Lab
L
65.07
A
-2.6
B
32.22
Other
LRV
~ 42.3 %
Munsell Color System
4.9Y 7.0/7

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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 Hollywood Gold (279) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Hollywood Gold (279) (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).

#C5B358 Color Vegas Gold
95.63% match | ΔE 4.37
#D4AF37 Color Metallic Gold
95.46% match | ΔE 4.54
#CBA135 Color Satin Sheen Gold
95.45% match | ΔE 4.55
#CFB53B Color Old Gold
94.45% match | ΔE 5.55

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RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#C2A84D Color PANTONE 4019 C
97.85% match | ΔE 2.15
#D3B468 Color PANTONE 4023 C
96.91% match | ΔE 3.09
#D1B349 Color PANTONE 4018 C
96.46% match | ΔE 3.54
#BA9B37 Color PANTONE 10121 C
94.82% match | ΔE 5.18

British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Hollywood Gold (279) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Hollywood Gold (279) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Hollywood Gold (279) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Hollywood Gold (279) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Hollywood Gold (279) to Benjamin Moore

#CAAB55 Color Hollywood Gold (279)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#BFA653 Color Gibson Gold (378)
97.52% match | ΔE 2.48

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Behr

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Dunn-Edwards

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Valspar

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Sherwin Williams

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Farrow & Ball

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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

#CAAB55
Hollywood Gold (279)
#5574CA
Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*

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 Hollywood Gold (279) - #CAAB55?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Hollywood Gold (279) - #CAAB55 is #5574CA, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*. 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 Hollywood Gold (279) - #CAAB55?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Hollywood Gold (279) - #CAAB55 is #5574CA, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*.

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