Benjamin Moore Damask Gold (CW-405) Paint Color

What color is Damask Gold (CW-405)?

Damask Gold (CW-405) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Damask Gold (CW-405) is #DDB558, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 181, 88).

In the RGB color model, Damask Gold (CW-405) has a red value of 221, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 88. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 60.2% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 66.2 % saturation, and 60.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Damask Gold (CW-405) has a hue of 42° (degrees), 60.2 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.

Damask Gold (CW-405) is cool or warm?

The color Damask Gold (CW-405) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Damask Gold (CW-405)?

Damask Gold (CW-405) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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.

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 49 puts Benjamin Moore Damask Gold (CW-405) 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.