Benjamin Moore Brickyard Red (CW-325) Paint Color

What color is Brickyard Red (CW-325)?

Brickyard Red (CW-325) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brickyard Red (CW-325) is #985949, and the RGB color code is RGB(152, 89, 73).

In the RGB color model, Brickyard Red (CW-325) has a red value of 152, a green value of 89, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.4% magenta, 52.0% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.2° (degrees), 35.1 % saturation, and 44.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brickyard Red (CW-325) has a hue of 12.2° (degrees), 52.0 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.

Brickyard Red (CW-325) is cool or warm?

The color Brickyard Red (CW-325) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Brickyard Red (CW-325)?

Brickyard Red (CW-325) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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 14 puts Benjamin Moore Brickyard Red (CW-325) 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.