Benjamin Moore Bone Black (CW-715) Paint Color

What color is Bone Black (CW-715)?

Bone Black (CW-715) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bone Black (CW-715) is #B9B8AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 184, 174).

In the RGB color model, Bone Black (CW-715) has a red value of 185, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 5.9% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.5° (degrees), 7.3 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bone Black (CW-715) has a hue of 54.5° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Bone Black (CW-715) is cool or warm?

The color Bone Black (CW-715) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bone Black (CW-715)?

Bone Black (CW-715) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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 48 puts Benjamin Moore Bone Black (CW-715) 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.