Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve (2174-40) Paint Color

What color is Dusty Mauve (2174-40)?

Dusty Mauve (2174-40) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dusty Mauve (2174-40) is #D29185, and the RGB color code is RGB(210, 145, 133).

In the RGB color model, Dusty Mauve (2174-40) has a red value of 210, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 133. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.0% magenta, 36.7% yellow, and 17.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 9.4° (degrees), 46.1 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dusty Mauve (2174-40) has a hue of 9.4° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation and 82.4 % brightness/value.

Dusty Mauve (2174-40) is cool or warm?

The color Dusty Mauve (2174-40) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dusty Mauve (2174-40)?

Dusty Mauve (2174-40) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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 36 puts Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve (2174-40) 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.