Benjamin Moore Baked Terra Cotta (1202) Paint Color

What color is Baked Terra Cotta (1202)?

Baked Terra Cotta (1202) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Baked Terra Cotta (1202) is #B36957, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 105, 87).

In the RGB color model, Baked Terra Cotta (1202) has a red value of 179, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.3% magenta, 51.4% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.7° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Baked Terra Cotta (1202) has a hue of 11.7° (degrees), 51.4 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.

Baked Terra Cotta (1202) is cool or warm?

The color Baked Terra Cotta (1202) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Baked Terra Cotta (1202)?

Baked Terra Cotta (1202) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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 20 puts Benjamin Moore Baked Terra Cotta (1202) 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.