Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean (CSP-30) Paint Color

What color is Espresso Bean (CSP-30)?

Espresso Bean (CSP-30) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Espresso Bean (CSP-30) is #3B3230, and the RGB color code is RGB(59, 50, 48).

In the RGB color model, Espresso Bean (CSP-30) has a red value of 59, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 48. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 18.6% yellow, and 76.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10.9° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 21.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Espresso Bean (CSP-30) has a hue of 10.9° (degrees), 18.6 % saturation and 23.1 % brightness/value.

Espresso Bean (CSP-30) is cool or warm?

The color Espresso Bean (CSP-30) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Espresso Bean (CSP-30)?

Espresso Bean (CSP-30) has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very 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 3 puts Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean (CSP-30) 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.