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Benjamin Moore Firefly (299) Paint Color


Color Name: Firefly (299)
Hex Color Code: #EEC463
RGB Color Code: RGB(238, 196, 99)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.6%, 58.4%, 6.7%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Firefly (299) color - its meaning and example


What color is Firefly (299)?

Firefly (299) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Firefly (299) is #EEC463, and the RGB color code is RGB(238, 196, 99).

In the RGB color model, Firefly (299) has a red value of 238, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 99. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 58.4% yellow, and 6.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.9° (degrees), 80.3 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Firefly (299) has a hue of 41.9° (degrees), 58.4 % saturation and 93.3 % brightness/value.


Firefly (299) is cool or warm?

The color Firefly (299) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Firefly (299)?

Firefly (299) has an LRV of nearly 59. 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

Firefly (299)

Light Color


Compare LRV 59 of Firefly (299) 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 59 puts Benjamin Moore Firefly (299) 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


Firefly (299) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(238, 196, 99)
Red
238 (93.3%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
99 (38.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.65%
Yellow
58.40%
Key
6.67%

HSL

HSL(41.87deg, 80.3 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
41.87°
Saturation
80.35 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 123, 19)
Red
43 (16.7%)
Yellow
123 (48.1%)
Blue
19 (7.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.87°
Saturation
58.40 %.
Brightness / Value
93.33 %.

HWB

H: 41.87°

W: 38.82 %

B: 6.67 %

XYZ

X : 57.25

Y : 58.56

Z : 20.09

YXY

Y1 : 58.56

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 6.67%

M : 23.14%

Y : 61.18%


LRV

~ 58.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.6Y 8.0/7.9

CIE-Lab

L : 81.05

A : 3.96

B : 53.46

CIE-Lch

L : 81.05

C : 53.61

H : 85.77

CIE-Luv

L : 81.05

U : 33.84

V : 64.12

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.52

A : -0.37

B : 38






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Firefly (299) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Firefly (299) (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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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


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ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


Pantone TPX


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ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Firefly (299) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Firefly (299) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Firefly (299) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Firefly (299) to Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


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ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)





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ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore Firefly (299) - #EEC463 color palettes and coordinating colors



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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Benjamin Moore Firefly (299) - #EEC463 Color Images and Patterns


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