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Benjamin Moore Imperial Yellow (314) Paint Color


Color Name: Imperial Yellow (314)
Hex Color Code: #FCC550
RGB Color Code: RGB(252, 197, 80)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 21.8%, 68.3%, 1.2%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Imperial Yellow (314) color - its meaning and example


What color is Imperial Yellow (314)?

Imperial Yellow (314) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Imperial Yellow (314) is #FCC550, and the RGB color code is RGB(252, 197, 80).

In the RGB color model, Imperial Yellow (314) has a red value of 252, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.8% magenta, 68.3% yellow, and 1.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 96.6 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Imperial Yellow (314) has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 68.3 % saturation and 98.8 % brightness/value.


Imperial Yellow (314) is cool or warm?

The color Imperial Yellow (314) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Imperial Yellow (314)?

Imperial Yellow (314) has an LRV of nearly 61. 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

Imperial Yellow (314)

Light Color


Compare LRV 61 of Imperial Yellow (314) 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 61 puts Benjamin Moore Imperial Yellow (314) 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


Imperial Yellow (314) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(252, 197, 80)
Red
252 (98.8%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
80 (31.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.83%
Yellow
68.25%
Key
1.18%

HSL

HSL(40.81deg, 96.6 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
40.81°
Saturation
96.63 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 136, 10)
Red
45 (17.8%)
Yellow
136 (53.2%)
Blue
10 (3.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.81°
Saturation
68.25 %.
Brightness / Value
98.82 %.

HWB

H: 40.81°

W: 31.37 %

B: 1.18 %

XYZ

X : 61.56

Y : 61.21

Z : 16.16

YXY

Y1 : 61.21

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 1.18%

M : 22.75%

Y : 68.63%


LRV

~ 61.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 8.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 82.49

A : 8.08

B : 63.92

CIE-Lch

L : 82.49

C : 64.43

H : 82.8

CIE-Luv

L : 82.49

U : 44.67

V : 72.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.23

A : 3.54

B : 42.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Imperial Yellow (314) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Imperial Yellow (314) (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 - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Imperial Yellow (314) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Imperial Yellow (314) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 135 C
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 142 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 136 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Imperial Yellow (314) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Imperial Yellow (314) to British Standard 4800


#F0BC56
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
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BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Imperial Yellow (314) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Imperial Yellow (314) to RAL Classic


#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TPX


Imperial Yellow (314) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Imperial Yellow (314) to Pantone TPX


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ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)





Paint similar to Imperial Yellow (314) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Imperial Yellow (314) (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


Imperial Yellow (314) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Imperial Yellow (314) to Benjamin Moore


#FCC550
Imperial Yellow (314)
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ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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Golden Promise (3003-1C)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Imperial Yellow (314) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Imperial Yellow (314) to Sherwin Williams


#F4C454
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ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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Melted Butter (DE 5313)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Imperial Yellow (314) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Imperial Yellow (314) to Behr


#FFC962
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ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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Bling Bling (P280-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Imperial Yellow (314) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Imperial Yellow (314) to PPG Paints


#FFC943
Be Daring (PPG1211-7)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
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Honey Pot (PPG1205-6)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
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Fall Gold (PPG1205-7)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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