Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) Paint Color

What color is Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235)?

Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) is #857567, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 117, 103).

In the RGB color model, Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) has a red value of 133, a green value of 117, and a blue value of 103. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 22.6% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28° (degrees), 12.7 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) has a hue of 28° (degrees), 22.6 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.

Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) is cool or warm?

The color Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235)?

Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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 19 puts Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) 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.