Benjamin Moore Apple Blossom (479) Paint Color

What color is Apple Blossom (479)?

Apple Blossom (479) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Apple Blossom (479) is #CAD2AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 210, 173).

In the RGB color model, Apple Blossom (479) has a red value of 202, a green value of 210, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.6% yellow, and 17.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 73° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation, and 75.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Apple Blossom (479) has a hue of 73° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation and 82.4 % brightness/value.

Apple Blossom (479) is cool or warm?

The color Apple Blossom (479) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Apple Blossom (479)?

Apple Blossom (479) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a light 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 62 puts Benjamin Moore Apple Blossom (479) paint color in the lighter 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.