Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) Paint Color

What color is Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605)?

Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) is #8CA4AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 164, 173).

In the RGB color model, Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) has a red value of 140, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.1% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.

Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) is cool or warm?

The color Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605)?

Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) 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 Dusty Cornflower (CSP-605) 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.