Benjamin Moore Dark Buff (CSP-320) Paint Color

What color is Dark Buff (CSP-320)?

Dark Buff (CSP-320) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Buff (CSP-320) is #B99B82, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 155, 130).

In the RGB color model, Dark Buff (CSP-320) has a red value of 185, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 130. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 29.7% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.3° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Buff (CSP-320) has a hue of 27.3° (degrees), 29.7 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Dark Buff (CSP-320) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Buff (CSP-320) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dark Buff (CSP-320)?

Dark Buff (CSP-320) 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 Dark Buff (CSP-320) 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.