Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate (1608) Paint Color

What color is Ashland Slate (1608)?

Ashland Slate (1608) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ashland Slate (1608) is #696D72, and the RGB color code is RGB(105, 109, 114).

In the RGB color model, Ashland Slate (1608) has a red value of 105, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.9% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 55.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.3° (degrees), 4.1 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ashland Slate (1608) has a hue of 213.3° (degrees), 7.9 % saturation and 44.7 % brightness/value.

Ashland Slate (1608) is cool or warm?

The color Ashland Slate (1608) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Ashland Slate (1608)?

Ashland Slate (1608) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 15 puts Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate (1608) 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.