Benjamin Moore Monarch Gold 1109

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Official page:Monarch Gold 1109
Code:1109
Name:Monarch Gold
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Monarch Gold?

Benjamin Moore 1109 Monarch Gold adds a touch of sophistication and warmth to any space. This rich and opulent shade pairs beautifully with earthy tones like olive green and deep chocolate brown for a cozy and inviting feel. For a more modern look, consider combining Monarch Gold with crisp white or cool gray for a striking contrast. This versatile color can be used in a variety of ways, from accent walls to furniture pieces, creating a luxurious and elegant atmosphere in your home.

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LRV of Monarch Gold

Monarch Gold has an LRV of 59.72% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 59.72%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#E6C8A3
RGB Decimal230, 200, 163
RGB Percent90.20%, 78.43%, 63.92%
HSVHue: 33° Saturation: 29.13% Value: 90.2%
HSLhsl(33, 57, 77)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.04 Yellow: 29.13 Key: 9.8
YIQY: 204.752 I: 29.767 Q: -5.168
XYZX: 59.898 Y: 60.778 Z: 43.217
CIE LabL:82.259 a:5.145 b:22.432
CIE LuvL:82.259 u:21.101 v:30.358
Decimal15124643
Hunter Lab77.96, 0.715, 21.705

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