Benjamin Moore Dark Basalt (2072-10) Paint Color

What color is Dark Basalt (2072-10)?

Dark Basalt (2072-10) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Basalt (2072-10) is #40363C, and the RGB color code is RGB(64, 54, 60).

In the RGB color model, Dark Basalt (2072-10) has a red value of 64, a green value of 54, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 6.2% yellow, and 74.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 324° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation, and 23.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Basalt (2072-10) has a hue of 324° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation and 25.1 % brightness/value.

Dark Basalt (2072-10) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Basalt (2072-10) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dark Basalt (2072-10)?

Dark Basalt (2072-10) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very 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 4 puts Benjamin Moore Dark Basalt (2072-10) 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.