Benjamin Moore Blue Orchid (2069-50) Paint Color

What color is Blue Orchid (2069-50)?

Blue Orchid (2069-50) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Orchid (2069-50) is #B8B9D2, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 185, 210).

In the RGB color model, Blue Orchid (2069-50) has a red value of 184, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 210. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.4% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 17.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 237.7° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Orchid (2069-50) has a hue of 237.7° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 82.4 % brightness/value.

Blue Orchid (2069-50) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Orchid (2069-50) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Orchid (2069-50)?

Blue Orchid (2069-50) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 50 puts Benjamin Moore Blue Orchid (2069-50) paint color in the medium 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.