Benjamin Moore Café au Lait (CSP-290) Paint Color

What color is Café au Lait (CSP-290)?

Café au Lait (CSP-290) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Café au Lait (CSP-290) is #A27F5D, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 127, 93).

In the RGB color model, Café au Lait (CSP-290) has a red value of 162, a green value of 127, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.6% magenta, 42.6% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.6° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Café au Lait (CSP-290) has a hue of 29.6° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.

Café au Lait (CSP-290) is cool or warm?

The color Café au Lait (CSP-290) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Café au Lait (CSP-290)?

Café au Lait (CSP-290) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 24 puts Benjamin Moore Café au Lait (CSP-290) 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.