Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff (HC-9) Paint Color

What color is Chestertown Buff (HC-9)?

Chestertown Buff (HC-9) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chestertown Buff (HC-9) is #DDBF86, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 191, 134).

In the RGB color model, Chestertown Buff (HC-9) has a red value of 221, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.6% magenta, 39.4% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chestertown Buff (HC-9) has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.

Chestertown Buff (HC-9) is cool or warm?

The color Chestertown Buff (HC-9) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Chestertown Buff (HC-9)?

Chestertown Buff (HC-9) has an LRV of nearly 54. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 54 puts Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff (HC-9) paint color in the medium 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.