Benjamin Moore Cool Aqua (2056-40) Paint Color

What color is Cool Aqua (2056-40)?

Cool Aqua (2056-40) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool Aqua (2056-40) is #18AFBB, and the RGB color code is RGB(24, 175, 187).

In the RGB color model, Cool Aqua (2056-40) has a red value of 24, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 87.2% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184.4° (degrees), 77.3 % saturation, and 41.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool Aqua (2056-40) has a hue of 184.4° (degrees), 87.2 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.

Cool Aqua (2056-40) is cool or warm?

The color Cool Aqua (2056-40) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Cool Aqua (2056-40)?

Cool Aqua (2056-40) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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 34 puts Benjamin Moore Cool Aqua (2056-40) 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.