Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray (HC-162) Paint Color

What color is Brewster Gray (HC-162)?

Brewster Gray (HC-162) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brewster Gray (HC-162) is #8A9696, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 150, 150).

In the RGB color model, Brewster Gray (HC-162) has a red value of 138, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 41.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 5.4 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brewster Gray (HC-162) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 8.0 % saturation and 58.8 % brightness/value.

Brewster Gray (HC-162) is cool or warm?

The color Brewster Gray (HC-162) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Brewster Gray (HC-162)?

Brewster Gray (HC-162) has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 29 puts Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray (HC-162) 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.