Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray (HC-165) Paint Color

What color is Boothbay Gray (HC-165)?

Boothbay Gray (HC-165) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Boothbay Gray (HC-165) is #AAB2B0, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 178, 176).

In the RGB color model, Boothbay Gray (HC-165) has a red value of 170, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.1% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 165° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation, and 68.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Boothbay Gray (HC-165) has a hue of 165° (degrees), 4.5 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.

Boothbay Gray (HC-165) is cool or warm?

The color Boothbay Gray (HC-165) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Boothbay Gray (HC-165)?

Boothbay Gray (HC-165) has an LRV of nearly 44. 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 44 puts Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray (HC-165) 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.