Benjamin Moore Arctic Blue (2050-60) Paint Color

What color is Arctic Blue (2050-60)?

Arctic Blue (2050-60) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Arctic Blue (2050-60) is #C4E3E1, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 227, 225).

In the RGB color model, Arctic Blue (2050-60) has a red value of 196, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.9% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 176.1° (degrees), 35.6 % saturation, and 82.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Arctic Blue (2050-60) has a hue of 176.1° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.

Arctic Blue (2050-60) is cool or warm?

The color Arctic Blue (2050-60) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Arctic Blue (2050-60)?

Arctic Blue (2050-60) has an LRV of nearly 72. 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 72 puts Benjamin Moore Arctic Blue (2050-60) 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.