Behr Solid Gold M280-6

Code:M280-6
Name:Solid Gold
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Solid Gold?

Welcome to your golden sanctuary with Behr SolidGold (M280-6). This radiant hue exudes warmth and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in your living room. Picture this luxurious shade adorning your bedroom walls, enveloping you in a sense of tranquility and opulence. The kitchen bathed in Behr SolidGold is sure to elevate your culinary experience, infusing the space with a touch of glamour and elegance. Let Behr M280-6 SolidGold transform your home into a haven of luxury and style.

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What are Behr Solid Gold undertones?

Solid Gold has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#C99B5F

RGB code:

201, 155, 95

Is Behr Solid Gold M280-6 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 34° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

M280-6 Solid Gold HSL code: 34, 50%, 58%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Solid Gold

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Solid Gold:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Solid Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

LRV of Solid Gold

Solid Gold has an LRV of 36.23% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 36.23%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#c99b5fCopy color code
RGB Decimal201, 155, 95Copy color code
RGB Percent78.82%, 60.78%, 37.25%Copy color code
HSVHue: 34° Saturation: 52.74% Value: 78.82%Copy color code
HSLhsl(34, 50, 58)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.89 Yellow: 52.74 Key: 21.18Copy color code
YIQY: 161.914 I: 46.692 Q: -8.941Copy color code
XYZX: 37.876 Y: 36.689 Z: 15.91Copy color code
CIE LabL:67.043 a:9.997 b:37.836Copy color code
CIE LuvL:67.043 u:35.207 v:44.358Copy color code
Decimal13212511Copy color code
Hunter Lab60.571, 5.618, 26.826Copy color code
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