Benjamin Moore Earthly Russet (2173-10) Paint Color

What color is Earthly Russet (2173-10)?

Earthly Russet (2173-10) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Earthly Russet (2173-10) is #804531, and the RGB color code is RGB(128, 69, 49).

In the RGB color model, Earthly Russet (2173-10) has a red value of 128, a green value of 69, and a blue value of 49. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 46.1% magenta, 61.7% yellow, and 49.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.2° (degrees), 44.6 % saturation, and 34.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Earthly Russet (2173-10) has a hue of 15.2° (degrees), 61.7 % saturation and 50.2 % brightness/value.

Earthly Russet (2173-10) is cool or warm?

The color Earthly Russet (2173-10) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Earthly Russet (2173-10)?

Earthly Russet (2173-10) 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 Earthly Russet (2173-10) 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.