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Benjamin Moore Damask Yellow (CW-400) Paint Color


Color Name: Damask Yellow (CW-400)
Hex Color Code: #E8CD83
RGB Color Code: RGB(232, 205, 131)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.6%, 43.5%, 9.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Damask Yellow (CW-400) color - its meaning and example


What color is Damask Yellow (CW-400)?

Damask Yellow (CW-400) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Damask Yellow (CW-400) is #E8CD83, and the RGB color code is RGB(232, 205, 131).

In the RGB color model, Damask Yellow (CW-400) has a red value of 232, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.6% magenta, 43.5% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44° (degrees), 68.7 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Damask Yellow (CW-400) has a hue of 44° (degrees), 43.5 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.


Damask Yellow (CW-400) is cool or warm?

The color Damask Yellow (CW-400) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Damask Yellow (CW-400)?

Damask Yellow (CW-400) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a 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

Damask Yellow (CW-400)

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of Damask Yellow (CW-400) 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 62 puts Benjamin Moore Damask Yellow (CW-400) paint color in the lighter 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


Damask Yellow (CW-400) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(232, 205, 131)
Red
232 (91.0%)
Green
205 (80.4%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.64%
Yellow
43.53%
Key
9.02%

HSL

HSL(43.96deg, 68.7 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
43.96°
Saturation
68.71 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 102, 22)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
102 (40.2%)
Blue
22 (8.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.96°
Saturation
43.53 %.
Brightness / Value
90.98 %.

HWB

H: 43.96°

W: 51.37 %

B: 9.02 %

XYZ

X : 59.21

Y : 62.46

Z : 30.41

YXY

Y1 : 62.46

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 9.02%

M : 19.61%

Y : 48.63%


LRV

~ 62.5 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 8.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 83.16

A : -0.38

B : 40.23

CIE-Lch

L : 83.16

C : 40.23

H : 90.54

CIE-Luv

L : 83.16

U : 21.59

V : 52.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.03

A : -4.58

B : 32.51






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Damask Yellow (CW-400) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Damask Yellow (CW-400) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to Pantone PMS


#EED484
PANTONE 7403 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 6001 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 1205 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
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PANTONE 1215 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to British Standard 4800


#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to RAL Classic


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
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RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Damask Yellow (CW-400) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Damask Yellow (CW-400) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to Dunn-Edwards


#EDD481
Beach House (DE 5429)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#EED683
Gatsby Glitter (DET 496)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
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Sonoma Chardonnay (DET 471)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#F6DA74
Golden Rays (DE 5423)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Behr


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to Behr


#E4D183
Starfruit (P330-4)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#EDDA8F
Pineapple Crush (P320-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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Surfboard Yellow (P280-4)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to Benjamin Moore


#EBD689
Laguna Yellow (291)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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Mulholland Yellow (369)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#F1DA76
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ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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Vellum (207)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to Sherwin Williams


#F7D78A
Midday (SW 6695)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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Honey Bees (SW 9018)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to Valspar


#F4D77F
Island Sun (3007-3C)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Master Gardener (8001-26D)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#E8CE6C
Seth's Smile (8001-24D)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#EDD39F
Beignet (V055-2)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Damask Yellow (CW-400) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Damask Yellow (CW-400) to PPG Paints


#E5D295
Wayward Wind (PPG1108-4)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#EAD795
Tainted Gold (PPG11-02)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#F9D97B
Firelight (PPG1211-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#E2D39B
Twinkle Toes (PPG1109-3)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)








Color Combinations


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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.







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