Benjamin Moore Blushing Red (2079-20) Paint Color

What color is Blushing Red (2079-20)?

Blushing Red (2079-20) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blushing Red (2079-20) is #B83153, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 49, 83).

In the RGB color model, Blushing Red (2079-20) has a red value of 184, a green value of 49, and a blue value of 83. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 73.4% magenta, 54.9% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 344.9° (degrees), 57.9 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blushing Red (2079-20) has a hue of 344.9° (degrees), 73.4 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.

Blushing Red (2079-20) is cool or warm?

The color Blushing Red (2079-20) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Blushing Red (2079-20)?

Blushing Red (2079-20) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a 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 13 puts Benjamin Moore Blushing Red (2079-20) 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.