Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue (HC-149) Paint Color

What color is Buxton Blue (HC-149)?

Buxton Blue (HC-149) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Buxton Blue (HC-149) is #9DB6BA, and the RGB color code is RGB(157, 182, 186).

In the RGB color model, Buxton Blue (HC-149) has a red value of 157, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.6% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.3° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Buxton Blue (HC-149) has a hue of 188.3° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.

Buxton Blue (HC-149) is cool or warm?

The color Buxton Blue (HC-149) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Buxton Blue (HC-149)?

Buxton Blue (HC-149) has an LRV of nearly 44. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 44 puts Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue (HC-149) paint color in the medium 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.