Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) Paint Color

What color is Dorset Gold (HC-8)?

Dorset Gold (HC-8) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dorset Gold (HC-8) is #DDB673, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 182, 115).

In the RGB color model, Dorset Gold (HC-8) has a red value of 221, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 48.0% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.9° (degrees), 60.9 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dorset Gold (HC-8) has a hue of 37.9° (degrees), 48.0 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.

Dorset Gold (HC-8) is cool or warm?

The color Dorset Gold (HC-8) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dorset Gold (HC-8)?

Dorset Gold (HC-8) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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 50 puts Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold (HC-8) 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.