Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold HC-14

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Official page:Princeton Gold HC-14
Code:HC-14
Name:Princeton Gold
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold?

Immerse your living space in the warm embrace of Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold (HC-14), a hue that effortlessly radiates elegance and sophistication. This rich and inviting shade is perfect for creating a cozy ambiance in your living room or dining area, enhancing the natural light and infusing the space with a sense of luxury. Pair Princeton Gold with soft neutral tones and metallic accents to elevate your bedroom or home office into a stylish sanctuary that exudes timeless charm. Whether seeking a touch of opulence in a formal sitting room or a vibrant burst of warmth in a kitchen, this versatile color will transform any room into a haven of comfort and style.

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LRV of Princeton Gold

Princeton Gold has an LRV of 39.37% 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 39.37%, 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#C2AA6C
RGB Decimal194, 170, 108
RGB Percent76.08%, 66.67%, 42.35%
HSVHue: 43° Saturation: 44.33% Value: 76.08%
HSLhsl(43, 41, 59)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.37 Yellow: 44.33 Key: 23.92
YIQY: 170.108 I: 34.225 Q: -14.217
XYZX: 39.331 Y: 41.303 Z: 20.084
CIE LabL:70.388 a:0.231 b:35.096
CIE LuvL:70.388 u:19.149 v:44.451
Decimal12757612
Hunter Lab64.268, -3.23, 26.459

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