Benjamin Moore Carter Gray (CW-80) Paint Color

What color is Carter Gray (CW-80)?

Carter Gray (CW-80) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carter Gray (CW-80) is #827C6F, and the RGB color code is RGB(130, 124, 111).

In the RGB color model, Carter Gray (CW-80) has a red value of 130, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 14.6% yellow, and 49.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 7.9 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carter Gray (CW-80) has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 14.6 % saturation and 51.0 % brightness/value.

Carter Gray (CW-80) is cool or warm?

The color Carter Gray (CW-80) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Carter Gray (CW-80)?

Carter Gray (CW-80) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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 20 puts Benjamin Moore Carter Gray (CW-80) 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.