Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169) Paint Color

What color is Coventry Gray (HC-169)?

Coventry Gray (HC-169) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Coventry Gray (HC-169) is #B8BAB6, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 186, 182).

In the RGB color model, Coventry Gray (HC-169) has a red value of 184, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.2% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90° (degrees), 2.8 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Coventry Gray (HC-169) has a hue of 90° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.

Coventry Gray (HC-169) is cool or warm?

The color Coventry Gray (HC-169) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Coventry Gray (HC-169)?

Coventry Gray (HC-169) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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 49 puts Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169) 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.