Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray (243) Paint Color

What color is Charleston Gray (243)?

Charleston Gray (243) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charleston Gray (243) is #9A9087, and the RGB color code is RGB(154, 144, 135).

In the RGB color model, Charleston Gray (243) has a red value of 154, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 12.3% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.4° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charleston Gray (243) has a hue of 28.4° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.

Charleston Gray (243) is cool or warm?

The color Charleston Gray (243) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Charleston Gray (243)?

Charleston Gray (243) has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 29 puts Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray (243) 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.