Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976) Paint Color

What color is Coastal Fog (976)?

Coastal Fog (976) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Coastal Fog (976) is #CAC4B0, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 196, 176).

In the RGB color model, Coastal Fog (976) has a red value of 202, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.0% magenta, 12.9% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.2° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 74.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Coastal Fog (976) has a hue of 46.2° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Coastal Fog (976) is cool or warm?

The color Coastal Fog (976) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Coastal Fog (976)?

Coastal Fog (976) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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 55 puts Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976) 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.