Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold 181
| Official page: | Pan for Gold 181 |
| Code: | 181 |
| Name: | Pan for Gold |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold?
Step into a room painted in Benjamin Moore 181 Pan for Gold, where warmth and sophistication converge seamlessly. The walls resonate with a soft radiance, casting a golden hue that feels both luxurious and inviting. This captivating color brings a touch of glamour to living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms alike, creating a cozy elegance that is undeniably timeless. Benjamin Moore 181 Pan for Gold effortlessly complements a variety of design styles, from modern to traditional, infusing any space with a sense of opulence and charm. Embrace the beauty of this rich and versatile hue to transform your home into an oasis of refined comfort.
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What are Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold undertones?
The undertone of Pan for Gold 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#ECB35D
RGB code:
236, 179, 93
Is Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold 181 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 36° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
181 Pan for Gold HSL code: 36, 79%, 65%
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 Pan for 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 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:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold:
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
181
Pan for Gold
Darker shades
181
Pan for Gold
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 Pan for Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Jean and San Francisco Bay.
LRV of Pan for Gold
Pan for Gold has an LRV of 47.63% 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 47.63%, 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 | #ECB35D |  |
| RGB Decimal | 236, 179, 93 | |
| RGB Percent | 92.55%, 70.20%, 36.47% | |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 60.59% Value: 92.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 79, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.15 Yellow: 60.59 Key: 7.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 186.239 I: 61.602 Q: -14.706 | |
| XYZ | X: 52.691 Y: 50.867 Z: 17.396 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.598 a:11.61 b:51.128 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.598 u:44.816 v:58.908 | |
| Decimal | 15512413 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.321, 7.06, 35.463 | |
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