Benjamin Moore Brown Sugar (2112-20) Paint Color

What color is Brown Sugar (2112-20)?

Brown Sugar (2112-20) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brown Sugar (2112-20) is #564942, and the RGB color code is RGB(86, 73, 66).

In the RGB color model, Brown Sugar (2112-20) has a red value of 86, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.1% magenta, 23.3% yellow, and 66.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation, and 29.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brown Sugar (2112-20) has a hue of 21° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation and 33.7 % brightness/value.

Brown Sugar (2112-20) is cool or warm?

The color Brown Sugar (2112-20) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Brown Sugar (2112-20)?

Brown Sugar (2112-20) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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 7 puts Benjamin Moore Brown Sugar (2112-20) 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.