Benjamin Moore Elk Horn (AF-105) Paint Color

What color is Elk Horn (AF-105)?

Elk Horn (AF-105) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elk Horn (AF-105) is #978568, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 133, 104).

In the RGB color model, Elk Horn (AF-105) has a red value of 151, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 31.1% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elk Horn (AF-105) has a hue of 37° (degrees), 31.1 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.

Elk Horn (AF-105) is cool or warm?

The color Elk Horn (AF-105) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Elk Horn (AF-105)?

Elk Horn (AF-105) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 24 puts Benjamin Moore Elk Horn (AF-105) 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.