Benjamin Moore Carter Red (CW-230) Paint Color

What color is Carter Red (CW-230)?

Carter Red (CW-230) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carter Red (CW-230) is #C07060, and the RGB color code is RGB(192, 112, 96).

In the RGB color model, Carter Red (CW-230) has a red value of 192, a green value of 112, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.7% magenta, 50.0% yellow, and 24.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10° (degrees), 43.2 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carter Red (CW-230) has a hue of 10° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation and 75.3 % brightness/value.

Carter Red (CW-230) is cool or warm?

The color Carter Red (CW-230) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Carter Red (CW-230)?

Carter Red (CW-230) 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 Carter Red (CW-230) 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.