Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows (2114-30) Paint Color

What color is Desert Shadows (2114-30)?

Desert Shadows (2114-30) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Desert Shadows (2114-30) is #685553, and the RGB color code is RGB(104, 85, 83).

In the RGB color model, Desert Shadows (2114-30) has a red value of 104, a green value of 85, and a blue value of 83. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.3% magenta, 20.2% yellow, and 59.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Desert Shadows (2114-30) has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation and 40.8 % brightness/value.

Desert Shadows (2114-30) is cool or warm?

The color Desert Shadows (2114-30) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Desert Shadows (2114-30)?

Desert Shadows (2114-30) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows (2114-30) 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.