Benjamin Moore Cypress Green (509) Paint Color

What color is Cypress Green (509)?

Cypress Green (509) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cypress Green (509) is #A3A187, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 161, 135).

In the RGB color model, Cypress Green (509) has a red value of 163, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.2% magenta, 17.2% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.7° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation, and 58.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cypress Green (509) has a hue of 55.7° (degrees), 17.2 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.

Cypress Green (509) is cool or warm?

The color Cypress Green (509) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cypress Green (509)?

Cypress Green (509) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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 35 puts Benjamin Moore Cypress Green (509) 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.