Benjamin Moore Carter Plum (CW-355) Paint Color

What color is Carter Plum (CW-355)?

Carter Plum (CW-355) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carter Plum (CW-355) is #734450, and the RGB color code is RGB(115, 68, 80).

In the RGB color model, Carter Plum (CW-355) has a red value of 115, a green value of 68, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 40.9% magenta, 30.4% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 344.7° (degrees), 25.7 % saturation, and 35.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carter Plum (CW-355) has a hue of 344.7° (degrees), 40.9 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.

Carter Plum (CW-355) is cool or warm?

The color Carter Plum (CW-355) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Carter Plum (CW-355)?

Carter Plum (CW-355) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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.

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 8 puts Benjamin Moore Carter Plum (CW-355) 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.