Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold (HC-14) Paint Color

Color Name
Princeton Gold (HC-14)
Hex Color Code
#C2AA6C
RGB Color Code
RGB(194, 170, 108)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 12.4%, 44.3%, 23.9%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Princeton Gold (HC-14) color - its meaning and example

What color is Princeton Gold (HC-14)?

Princeton Gold (HC-14) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Princeton Gold (HC-14) is #C2AA6C, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 170, 108).

In the RGB color model, Princeton Gold (HC-14) has a red value of 194, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 44.3% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.3° (degrees), 41.3 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Princeton Gold (HC-14) has a hue of 43.3° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.

Princeton Gold (HC-14) is cool or warm?

The color Princeton Gold (HC-14) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Princeton Gold (HC-14)? (For interior and product design)

Princeton Gold (HC-14) has an LRV of nearly 41.3. 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
Princeton Gold (HC-14)
LRV 41.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 41.3 of Princeton Gold (HC-14) 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 41.3 puts Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold (HC-14) 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

Princeton Gold (HC-14) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #C2AA6C
Hex triplet
#C2AA6C
Red
C2
Green
AA
Blue
6C
RGBA / RGB rgb(194, 170, 108)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.37%
Yellow
44.33%
Key
23.92%
HSL hsl(43.26deg, 41.3 %, 59.2 %)
Hue
43.26°
Saturation
41.35 %
Lightness
59.22 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
43.26°
Saturation
44.33 %
Brightness / Value
76.08 %
RYB ryb(57, 111, 48)
Red
57 (22.5%)
Yellow
111 (43.4%)
Blue
48 (18.9%)
HWB
Hue
43.26°
Whiteness
42.35 %
Blackness
23.92 %
CMY
Cyan
23.92%
Magenta
33.33%
Yellow
57.65%
XYZ
X
39.33
Y
41.3
Z
20.09
YXY
Y1
41.3
X
0.39
Y2
0.41
CIE-Lab
L
70.39
A
0.23
B
35.09
CIE-Lch
L
70.39
C
35.09
H
89.62
CIE-Luv
L
70.39
U
19.15
V
44.44
Hunter-Lab
L
64.27
A
-3.23
B
26.46
Other
LRV
~ 41.3 %
Munsell Color System
5.2Y 6.9/5.3

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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 Princeton Gold (HC-14) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Princeton Gold (HC-14) (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).

#C2B280 Color Sand
96.03% match | ΔE 3.97
#C2B280 Color Ecru
96.03% match | ΔE 3.97
#C2B280 Color Dark Champagne
96.03% match | ΔE 3.97

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


RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#C1AE7B Color PANTONE 4005 C
97.13% match | ΔE 2.87
#C6AA76 Color PANTONE 466 C
97.04% match | ΔE 2.96
#BBA370 Color PANTONE 4006 C
96.90% match | ΔE 3.10
#CEB47D Color PANTONE 4022 C
96.49% match | ΔE 3.51

RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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#C2B280 Color Beach
96.03% match | ΔE 3.97

Paint similar to Princeton Gold (HC-14) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Princeton Gold (HC-14) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Princeton Gold (HC-14) once it is on a wall.


Behr

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Sherwin Williams

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Benjamin Moore

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Valspar

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

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#BA9C69 Color Duster (319)
94.88% match | ΔE 5.12
#CAA36C Color Cane (53)
94.35% match | ΔE 5.65

PPG Paints

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Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#C2AA6C
Princeton Gold (HC-14)
#6C84C2
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 Princeton Gold (HC-14) - #C2AA6C?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold (HC-14) - #C2AA6C is #6C84C2, 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 Princeton Gold (HC-14) - #C2AA6C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold (HC-14) - #C2AA6C is #6C84C2, color name is Glaucous*.

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