Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff (HC-38) Paint Color

What color is Decatur Buff (HC-38)?

Decatur Buff (HC-38) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Decatur Buff (HC-38) is #C1A77D, and the RGB color code is RGB(193, 167, 125).

In the RGB color model, Decatur Buff (HC-38) has a red value of 193, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.5% magenta, 35.2% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 35.4 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Decatur Buff (HC-38) has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 35.2 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.

Decatur Buff (HC-38) is cool or warm?

The color Decatur Buff (HC-38) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Decatur Buff (HC-38)?

Decatur Buff (HC-38) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 40 puts Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff (HC-38) paint color in the medium 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.