Benjamin Moore Crisp Linen (CSP-305) Paint Color

What color is Crisp Linen (CSP-305)?

Crisp Linen (CSP-305) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Crisp Linen (CSP-305) is #F9F6E7, and the RGB color code is RGB(249, 246, 231).

In the RGB color model, Crisp Linen (CSP-305) has a red value of 249, a green value of 246, and a blue value of 231. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.2% magenta, 7.2% yellow, and 2.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50° (degrees), 60.0 % saturation, and 94.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Crisp Linen (CSP-305) has a hue of 50° (degrees), 7.2 % saturation and 97.6 % brightness/value.

Crisp Linen (CSP-305) is cool or warm?

The color Crisp Linen (CSP-305) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Crisp Linen (CSP-305)?

Crisp Linen (CSP-305) has an LRV of nearly 92. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 92 puts Benjamin Moore Crisp Linen (CSP-305) 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.