Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate (CW-690) Paint Color

What color is Bracken Slate (CW-690)?

Bracken Slate (CW-690) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bracken Slate (CW-690) is #5E6363, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 99, 99).

In the RGB color model, Bracken Slate (CW-690) has a red value of 94, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 99. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 61.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation, and 37.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bracken Slate (CW-690) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation and 38.8 % brightness/value.

Bracken Slate (CW-690) is cool or warm?

The color Bracken Slate (CW-690) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Bracken Slate (CW-690)?

Bracken Slate (CW-690) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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 12 puts Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate (CW-690) 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.