Benjamin Moore Cornsilk (198) Paint Color

What color is Cornsilk (198)?

Cornsilk (198) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cornsilk (198) is #F2E1B4, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 225, 180).

In the RGB color model, Cornsilk (198) has a red value of 242, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 25.6% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.5° (degrees), 70.5 % saturation, and 82.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cornsilk (198) has a hue of 43.5° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.

Cornsilk (198) is cool or warm?

The color Cornsilk (198) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cornsilk (198)?

Cornsilk (198) has an LRV of nearly 76. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 76 puts Benjamin Moore Cornsilk (198) paint color in the lighter 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.