Benjamin Moore Dark Teal (2053-20) Paint Color

What color is Dark Teal (2053-20)?

Dark Teal (2053-20) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Teal (2053-20) is #255A5E, and the RGB color code is RGB(37, 90, 94).

In the RGB color model, Dark Teal (2053-20) has a red value of 37, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 60.6% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 63.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184.2° (degrees), 43.5 % saturation, and 25.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Teal (2053-20) has a hue of 184.2° (degrees), 60.6 % saturation and 36.9 % brightness/value.

Dark Teal (2053-20) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Teal (2053-20) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dark Teal (2053-20)?

Dark Teal (2053-20) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a 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 9 puts Benjamin Moore Dark Teal (2053-20) 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.