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Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red (2079-10) Paint Color


Color Name: Candy Cane Red (2079-10)
Hex Color Code: #AA253C
RGB Color Code: RGB(170, 37, 60)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 78.2%, 64.7%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Candy Cane Red (2079-10) color - its meaning and example


What color is Candy Cane Red (2079-10)?

Candy Cane Red (2079-10) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Candy Cane Red (2079-10) is #AA253C, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 37, 60).

In the RGB color model, Candy Cane Red (2079-10) has a red value of 170, a green value of 37, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 78.2% magenta, 64.7% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 349.6° (degrees), 64.3 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Candy Cane Red (2079-10) has a hue of 349.6° (degrees), 78.2 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


Candy Cane Red (2079-10) is cool or warm?

The color Candy Cane Red (2079-10) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Candy Cane Red (2079-10)?

Candy Cane Red (2079-10) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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.



Dark Color

Candy Cane Red (2079-10)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Candy Cane Red (2079-10) with dark and light Color




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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red (2079-10) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Candy Cane Red (2079-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 37, 60)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
37 (14.5%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
78.24%
Yellow
64.71%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(349.62deg, 64.3 %, 40.6 %)

Hue
349.62°
Saturation
64.25 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.

RYB

RYB(177, 84, 94)
Red
177 (69.5%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
94 (36.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
349.62°
Saturation
78.24 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 349.62°

W: 14.51 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 18.05

Y : 10.2

Z : 5.29

YXY

Y1 : 10.2

X : 0.54

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 85.49%

Y : 76.47%


LRV

~ 10.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.3R 3.7/11.7

CIE-Lab

L : 38.19

A : 53.84

B : 20.45

CIE-Lch

L : 38.19

C : 57.59

H : 20.8

CIE-Luv

L : 38.19

U : 93.66

V : 11.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.93

A : 45.05

B : 12.53






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Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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