Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet (042) Paint Color

What color is Burnt Russet (042)?

Burnt Russet (042) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Burnt Russet (042) is #884D45, and the RGB color code is RGB(136, 77, 69).

In the RGB color model, Burnt Russet (042) has a red value of 136, a green value of 77, and a blue value of 69. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 43.4% magenta, 49.3% yellow, and 46.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 7.2° (degrees), 32.7 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Burnt Russet (042) has a hue of 7.2° (degrees), 49.3 % saturation and 53.3 % brightness/value.

Burnt Russet (042) is cool or warm?

The color Burnt Russet (042) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Burnt Russet (042)?

Burnt Russet (042) 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 Burnt Russet (042) 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.