Benjamin Moore Acorn Squash (258) Paint Color

What color is Acorn Squash (258)?

Acorn Squash (258) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Acorn Squash (258) is #B19557, and the RGB color code is RGB(177, 149, 87).

In the RGB color model, Acorn Squash (258) has a red value of 177, a green value of 149, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.8% magenta, 50.8% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.3° (degrees), 36.6 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Acorn Squash (258) has a hue of 41.3° (degrees), 50.8 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.

Acorn Squash (258) is cool or warm?

The color Acorn Squash (258) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Acorn Squash (258)?

Acorn Squash (258) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 32 puts Benjamin Moore Acorn Squash (258) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.