Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue (CW-660) Paint Color

What color is Chiswell Blue (CW-660)?

Chiswell Blue (CW-660) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chiswell Blue (CW-660) is #81929B, and the RGB color code is RGB(129, 146, 155).

In the RGB color model, Chiswell Blue (CW-660) has a red value of 129, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.8% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.8° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation, and 55.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chiswell Blue (CW-660) has a hue of 200.8° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.

Chiswell Blue (CW-660) is cool or warm?

The color Chiswell Blue (CW-660) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Chiswell Blue (CW-660)?

Chiswell Blue (CW-660) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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 28 puts Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue (CW-660) 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.