Benjamin Moore Blue Echo (AF-505) Paint Color

What color is Blue Echo (AF-505)?

Blue Echo (AF-505) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Echo (AF-505) is #6E888D, and the RGB color code is RGB(110, 136, 141).

In the RGB color model, Blue Echo (AF-505) has a red value of 110, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Echo (AF-505) has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 22.0 % saturation and 55.3 % brightness/value.

Blue Echo (AF-505) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Echo (AF-505) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Echo (AF-505)?

Blue Echo (AF-505) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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 23 puts Benjamin Moore Blue Echo (AF-505) 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.