Benjamin Moore Mystic Gold (HC-37) Paint Color

Color Name
Mystic Gold (HC-37)
Hex Color Code
#A7885B
RGB Color Code
RGB(167, 136, 91)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 18.6%, 45.5%, 34.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Mystic Gold (HC-37) color - its meaning and example

What color is Mystic Gold (HC-37)?

Mystic Gold (HC-37) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mystic Gold (HC-37) is #A7885B, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 136, 91).

In the RGB color model, Mystic Gold (HC-37) has a red value of 167, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 45.5% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.5° (degrees), 30.2 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mystic Gold (HC-37) has a hue of 35.5° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.

Mystic Gold (HC-37) is cool or warm?

The color Mystic Gold (HC-37) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mystic Gold (HC-37)? (For interior and product design)

Mystic Gold (HC-37) has an LRV of nearly 26.6. 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
Mystic Gold (HC-37)
LRV 26.6
Light Color

Compare LRV 26.6 of Mystic Gold (HC-37) 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 26.6 puts Benjamin Moore Mystic Gold (HC-37) 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

Mystic Gold (HC-37) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A7885B
Hex triplet
#A7885B
Red
A7
Green
88
Blue
5B
RGBA / RGB rgb(167, 136, 91)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.56%
Yellow
45.51%
Key
34.51%
HSL hsl(35.53deg, 30.2 %, 50.6 %)
Hue
35.53°
Saturation
30.16 %
Lightness
50.59 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
35.53°
Saturation
45.51 %
Brightness / Value
65.49 %
RYB ryb(85, 115, 72)
Red
85 (33.4%)
Yellow
115 (45.0%)
Blue
72 (28.3%)
HWB
Hue
35.53°
Whiteness
35.69 %
Blackness
34.51 %
CMY
Cyan
34.51%
Magenta
46.67%
Yellow
64.31%
XYZ
X
26.63
Y
26.58
Z
13.62
YXY
Y1
26.58
X
0.4
Y2
0.4
CIE-Lab
L
58.58
A
5.69
B
28.56
CIE-Lch
L
58.58
C
29.12
H
78.72
CIE-Luv
L
58.58
U
23.34
V
34.11
Hunter-Lab
L
51.55
A
1.98
B
20.42
Other
LRV
~ 26.6 %
Munsell Color System
2.5Y 5.7/4.6

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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 Mystic Gold (HC-37) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Mystic Gold (HC-37) (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).

#C19A6B Color Camel
93.23% match | ΔE 6.77
#C19A6B Color Fallow
93.23% match | ΔE 6.77
#918151 Color Dark Tan
93.13% match | ΔE 6.87
#B38B6D Color Light Taupe
93.02% match | ΔE 6.98

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


RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

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#A28D5B Color PANTONE 8383 C
95.71% match | ΔE 4.29
#AC835E Color PANTONE 10138 C
95.05% match | ΔE 4.95
#967B50 Color PANTONE 10349 C
94.87% match | ΔE 5.13
#B4875E Color PANTONE 2317 C
94.77% match | ΔE 5.23

Pantone TCX

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RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Mystic Gold (HC-37) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Mystic Gold (HC-37) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Mystic Gold (HC-37) once it is on a wall.


Dunn-Edwards

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PPG Paints

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Behr

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Benjamin Moore

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#9D8752 Color Thyme (2148-20)
95.55% match | ΔE 4.45
#9D8246 Color Brazen (259)
94.96% match | ΔE 5.04

Sherwin Williams

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Farrow & Ball

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#BA9368 Color Sand (45)
94.86% match | ΔE 5.14
#BD8C5F Color Wet Sand (46)
93.68% match | ΔE 6.32
#BA9C69 Color Duster (319)
93.49% match | ΔE 6.51
#99896E Color Drab (41)
93.44% match | ΔE 6.56

Valspar

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A7885B
Mystic Gold (HC-37)
#5B7AA7
Glaucous*

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 Mystic Gold (HC-37) - #A7885B?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Mystic Gold (HC-37) - #A7885B is #5B7AA7, color name is Glaucous*. 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 Mystic Gold (HC-37) - #A7885B?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Mystic Gold (HC-37) - #A7885B is #5B7AA7, color name is Glaucous*.

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