Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) Paint Color

Color Name
Mayan Gold (175)
Hex Color Code
#DFA34A
RGB Color Code
RGB(223, 163, 74)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 26.9%, 66.8%, 12.5%
Color Family (Hue)
#DFA34A Mayan Gold (175) Paint Benjamin Moore - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints

Color inspiration, in your inbox

New palettes, color guides and tools from Colorxs.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
About Mayan Gold (175) color - its meaning and example

What color is Mayan Gold (175)?

Mayan Gold (175) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mayan Gold (175) is #DFA34A, and the RGB color code is RGB(223, 163, 74).

In the RGB color model, Mayan Gold (175) has a red value of 223, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.9% magenta, 66.8% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.8° (degrees), 70.0 % saturation, and 58.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mayan Gold (175) has a hue of 35.8° (degrees), 66.8 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.

Mayan Gold (175) is cool or warm?

The color Mayan Gold (175) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mayan Gold (175)? (For interior and product design)

Mayan Gold (175) has an LRV of nearly 42.4. 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
Mayan Gold (175)
LRV 42.4
Light Color

Compare LRV 42.4 of Mayan Gold (175) 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 42.4 puts Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) 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

Mayan Gold (175) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #DFA34A
Hex triplet
#DFA34A
Red
DF
Green
A3
Blue
4A
RGBA / RGB rgb(223, 163, 74)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.91%
Yellow
66.82%
Key
12.55%
HSL hsl(35.84deg, 70.0 %, 58.2 %)
Hue
35.84°
Saturation
69.95 %
Lightness
58.24 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
35.84°
Saturation
66.82 %
Brightness / Value
87.45 %
RYB ryb(73, 124, 31)
Red
73 (28.4%)
Yellow
124 (48.7%)
Blue
31 (12.1%)
HWB
Hue
35.84°
Whiteness
29.02 %
Blackness
12.55 %
CMY
Cyan
12.55%
Magenta
36.08%
Yellow
70.98%
XYZ
X
44.76
Y
42.38
Z
12.3
YXY
Y1
42.38
X
0.45
Y2
0.43
CIE-Lab
L
71.13
A
13.46
B
53.55
CIE-Lch
L
71.13
C
55.21
H
75.89
CIE-Luv
L
71.13
U
47.88
V
58.59
Hunter-Lab
L
65.1
A
8.83
B
34.37
Other
LRV
~ 42.4 %
Munsell Color System
0.6Y 7.0/8.8

Similar Colors and Paints

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 Mayan Gold (175) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Mayan Gold (175) (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).

#E3A857 Color Indian Yellow
98.13% match | ΔE 1.87
#E3A857 Color Sunray
98.13% match | ΔE 1.87
#E1A95F Color Earth Yellow
97.13% match | ΔE 2.87
#EAA221 Color Marigold
95.58% match | ΔE 4.42

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


Pantone TCX

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to Pantone PMS

#D6A148 Color PANTONE 4025 C
97.85% match | ΔE 2.15
#D69A2D Color PANTONE 7563 C
96.26% match | ΔE 3.74
#E6A65D Color PANTONE 7411 C
96.24% match | ΔE 3.76
#D6A461 Color PANTONE 7509 C
96.15% match | ΔE 3.85

British Standard 4800

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to British Standard 4800


RAL Classic

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to RAL Classic


Paint similar to Mayan Gold (175) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Mayan Gold (175) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Mayan Gold (175) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to Benjamin Moore

#DFA34A Color Mayan Gold (175)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Valspar

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to PPG Paints


Dunn-Edwards

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to Dunn-Edwards


Farrow & Ball

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to Farrow & Ball

#E1B06E Color Orangery (70)
94.87% match | ΔE 5.13
#C59C5D Color India Yellow (66)
93.67% match | ΔE 6.33
#CAA36C Color Cane (53)
92.99% match | ΔE 7.01

Behr

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to Behr


Sherwin Williams

Mayan Gold (175) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Mayan Gold (175) to Sherwin Williams


Color Combinations

View more Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) - #DFA34A color palettes and coordinating colors

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.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
#4A86DF
Moroccan 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 Mayan Gold (175) - #DFA34A?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) - #DFA34A is #4A86DF, color name is Moroccan 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 Mayan Gold (175) - #DFA34A?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) - #DFA34A is #4A86DF, color name is Moroccan Blue*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) - #DFA34A Color Images and Patterns


Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) Paint vintage style bedroom interior
Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) Paint cozy coffee corner interior
Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) Paint modern minimalist living room interior
Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) Paint dining room design
Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) Paint exterior design modern house with walkway
Benjamin Moore Mayan Gold (175) Paint modular kitchen design