Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red (CW-315) Paint Color

What color is Cornwallis Red (CW-315)?

Cornwallis Red (CW-315) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cornwallis Red (CW-315) is #BD4638, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 70, 56).

In the RGB color model, Cornwallis Red (CW-315) has a red value of 189, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 63.0% magenta, 70.4% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 6.3° (degrees), 54.3 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cornwallis Red (CW-315) has a hue of 6.3° (degrees), 70.4 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.

Cornwallis Red (CW-315) is cool or warm?

The color Cornwallis Red (CW-315) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cornwallis Red (CW-315)?

Cornwallis Red (CW-315) has an LRV of nearly 15. 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 15 puts Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red (CW-315) 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.