Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive (1491) Paint Color

What color is Aegean Olive (1491)?

Aegean Olive (1491) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aegean Olive (1491) is #5D594C, and the RGB color code is RGB(93, 89, 76).

In the RGB color model, Aegean Olive (1491) has a red value of 93, a green value of 89, and a blue value of 76. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 18.3% yellow, and 63.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45.9° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 33.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aegean Olive (1491) has a hue of 45.9° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation and 36.5 % brightness/value.

Aegean Olive (1491) is cool or warm?

The color Aegean Olive (1491) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Aegean Olive (1491)?

Aegean Olive (1491) has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive (1491) 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.