Benjamin Moore Capitol White (CW-10) Paint Color

What color is Capitol White (CW-10)?

Capitol White (CW-10) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Capitol White (CW-10) is #F5F2E5, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 242, 229).

In the RGB color model, Capitol White (CW-10) has a red value of 245, a green value of 242, and a blue value of 229. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.2% magenta, 6.5% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.8° (degrees), 44.4 % saturation, and 92.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Capitol White (CW-10) has a hue of 48.8° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.

Capitol White (CW-10) is cool or warm?

The color Capitol White (CW-10) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Capitol White (CW-10)?

Capitol White (CW-10) has an LRV of nearly 89. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 89 puts Benjamin Moore Capitol White (CW-10) paint color in the lighter 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.