Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen (2133-40) Paint Color

What color is Charcoal Linen (2133-40)?

Charcoal Linen (2133-40) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charcoal Linen (2133-40) is #7C7F84, and the RGB color code is RGB(124, 127, 132).

In the RGB color model, Charcoal Linen (2133-40) has a red value of 124, a green value of 127, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.1% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 217.5° (degrees), 3.1 % saturation, and 50.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charcoal Linen (2133-40) has a hue of 217.5° (degrees), 6.1 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.

Charcoal Linen (2133-40) is cool or warm?

The color Charcoal Linen (2133-40) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Charcoal Linen (2133-40)?

Charcoal Linen (2133-40) has an LRV of nearly 21. 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 21 puts Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen (2133-40) 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.