Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) Paint Color

What color is Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)?

Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is #D9D3C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 211, 196).

In the RGB color model, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) has a red value of 217, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.8% magenta, 9.7% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation, and 81.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 9.7 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.

Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is cool or warm?

The color Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)?

Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) has an LRV of nearly 65. By LRV value, it is a 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 65 puts Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) paint color in the lighter 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.