Benjamin Moore Golden Vista 308
| Official page: | Golden Vista 308 |
| Code: | 308 |
| Name: | Golden Vista |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Golden Vista?
Benjamin Moore 308 Golden Vista exudes warmth and elegance, with its rich tones reminiscent of a golden sunset. This color pairs beautifully with earthy tones like deep forest green and rusty terracotta, creating a harmonious and inviting space. When complemented by accents in off-white and soft gray, BenMoore 308 adds a touch of sophistication to any room. The interplay of light and shadows further accentuates the golden hues, giving a sense of depth and dimension to the space. Overall, Benjamin Moore Golden Vista lends a timeless charm and a cozy atmosphere to any interior.
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What are Benjamin Moore Golden Vista undertones?
The undertone of Golden Vista can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#E4A039
RGB code:
228, 160, 57
Is Benjamin Moore Golden Vista 308 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 36° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
308 Golden Vista HSL code: 36, 76%, 56%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Golden Vista
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Golden Vista:
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
308
Golden Vista
Darker shades
308
Golden Vista
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 Golden Vista with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Benjamin Moore Lucerne and New York State of Mind.
LRV of Golden Vista
Golden Vista has an LRV of 40.18% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 40.18%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E4A039 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 160, 57 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 62.75%, 22.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 75.0% Value: 89.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 76, 56) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.82 Yellow: 75.0 Key: 10.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 168.59 I: 73.62 Q: -17.669 | |
| XYZ | X: 45.307 Y: 41.935 Z: 9.578 | |
| CIE Lab | L:70.826 a:16.333 b:60.753 | |
| CIE Luv | L:70.826 u:55.18 v:63.049 | |
| Decimal | 14983225 | |
| Hunter Lab | 64.757, 11.562, 36.561 | |
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