Benjamin Moore Butternut Brown (2095-30) Paint Color

What color is Butternut Brown (2095-30)?

Butternut Brown (2095-30) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Butternut Brown (2095-30) is #7E5849, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 88, 73).

In the RGB color model, Butternut Brown (2095-30) has a red value of 126, a green value of 88, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.2% magenta, 42.1% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17° (degrees), 26.6 % saturation, and 39.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Butternut Brown (2095-30) has a hue of 17° (degrees), 42.1 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.

Butternut Brown (2095-30) is cool or warm?

The color Butternut Brown (2095-30) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Butternut Brown (2095-30)?

Butternut Brown (2095-30) 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 Butternut Brown (2095-30) 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.