Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest (AF-480) Paint Color

What color is Boreal Forest (AF-480)?

Boreal Forest (AF-480) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Boreal Forest (AF-480) is #535F4E, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 95, 78).

In the RGB color model, Boreal Forest (AF-480) has a red value of 83, a green value of 95, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.9% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 102.4° (degrees), 9.8 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Boreal Forest (AF-480) has a hue of 102.4° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.

Boreal Forest (AF-480) is cool or warm?

The color Boreal Forest (AF-480) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Boreal Forest (AF-480)?

Boreal Forest (AF-480) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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 11 puts Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest (AF-480) 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.