Benjamin Moore Summerdale Gold HC-17

Official page:Summerdale Gold HC-17
Code:HC-17
Name:Summerdale Gold
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Summerdale Gold?

Experience the warm embrace of Benjamin Moore Summerdale Gold (HC-17), a rich and inviting hue that exudes elegance and comfort. This captivating color is perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, where it can be paired with earthy tones and plush textures to enhance relaxation. Bring a touch of sophistication to dining rooms with Summerdale Gold, creating a luxurious and intimate setting for entertaining guests. Bedrooms adorned in this striking hue will exude a sense of tranquility and style, making it the perfect choice for those seeking a chic and inviting space to unwind. Let Benjamin Moore's Summerdale Gold transform your space into a haven of warmth and beauty.

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What are Benjamin Moore Summerdale Gold undertones?

Summerdale 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:

#C1A873

RGB code:

193, 168, 115

Is Benjamin Moore Summerdale Gold HC-17 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 41°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

HC-17 Summerdale Gold HSL code: 41, 39%, 60%

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 Summerdale 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 Benjamin Moore Summerdale 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 Summerdale Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

LRV of Summerdale Gold

Summerdale Gold has an LRV of 39.3% 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 39.3%, 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#C1A873Copy color code
RGB Decimal193, 168, 115Copy color code
RGB Percent75.69%, 65.88%, 45.10%Copy color code
HSVHue: 41° Saturation: 40.41% Value: 75.69%Copy color code
HSLhsl(41, 39, 60)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.95 Yellow: 40.41 Key: 24.31Copy color code
YIQY: 169.433 I: 31.929 Q: -11.205Copy color code
XYZX: 39.09 Y: 40.582 Z: 21.989Copy color code
CIE LabL:69.882 a:1.65 b:30.733Copy color code
CIE LuvL:69.882 u:19.275 v:39.386Copy color code
Decimal12691571Copy color code
Hunter Lab63.704, -1.951, 24.127Copy color code
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