Benjamin Moore Faded Violet (CSP-455) Paint Color

What color is Faded Violet (CSP-455)?

Faded Violet (CSP-455) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Faded Violet (CSP-455) is #8D8FA1, and the RGB color code is RGB(141, 143, 161).

In the RGB color model, Faded Violet (CSP-455) has a red value of 141, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.4% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 234° (degrees), 9.6 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Faded Violet (CSP-455) has a hue of 234° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Faded Violet (CSP-455) is cool or warm?

The color Faded Violet (CSP-455) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Faded Violet (CSP-455)?

Faded Violet (CSP-455) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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 28 puts Benjamin Moore Faded Violet (CSP-455) 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.