Benjamin Moore Bare Essence (CSP-275) Paint Color

What color is Bare Essence (CSP-275)?

Bare Essence (CSP-275) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bare Essence (CSP-275) is #DED0B9, and the RGB color code is RGB(222, 208, 185).

In the RGB color model, Bare Essence (CSP-275) has a red value of 222, a green value of 208, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 16.7% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.3° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bare Essence (CSP-275) has a hue of 37.3° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.

Bare Essence (CSP-275) is cool or warm?

The color Bare Essence (CSP-275) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bare Essence (CSP-275)?

Bare Essence (CSP-275) has an LRV of nearly 64. 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 64 puts Benjamin Moore Bare Essence (CSP-275) 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.