Benjamin Moore English Ochre (CW-290) Paint Color

What color is English Ochre (CW-290)?

English Ochre (CW-290) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for English Ochre (CW-290) is #BD7D48, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 125, 72).

In the RGB color model, English Ochre (CW-290) has a red value of 189, a green value of 125, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 33.9% magenta, 61.9% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.2° (degrees), 47.0 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, English Ochre (CW-290) has a hue of 27.2° (degrees), 61.9 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.

English Ochre (CW-290) is cool or warm?

The color English Ochre (CW-290) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of English Ochre (CW-290)?

English Ochre (CW-290) has an LRV of nearly 26. 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 26 puts Benjamin Moore English Ochre (CW-290) 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.