Benjamin Moore Amethyst Sky (1447) Paint Color

What color is Amethyst Sky (1447)?

Amethyst Sky (1447) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Amethyst Sky (1447) is #A39499, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 148, 153).

In the RGB color model, Amethyst Sky (1447) has a red value of 163, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 6.1% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 340° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Amethyst Sky (1447) has a hue of 340° (degrees), 9.2 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.

Amethyst Sky (1447) is cool or warm?

The color Amethyst Sky (1447) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Amethyst Sky (1447)?

Amethyst Sky (1447) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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 31 puts Benjamin Moore Amethyst Sky (1447) 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.