Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe (HC-85) Paint Color

What color is Fairview Taupe (HC-85)?

Fairview Taupe (HC-85) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fairview Taupe (HC-85) is #7C7161, and the RGB color code is RGB(124, 113, 97).

In the RGB color model, Fairview Taupe (HC-85) has a red value of 124, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 21.8% yellow, and 51.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation, and 43.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fairview Taupe (HC-85) has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation and 48.6 % brightness/value.

Fairview Taupe (HC-85) is cool or warm?

The color Fairview Taupe (HC-85) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Fairview Taupe (HC-85)?

Fairview Taupe (HC-85) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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 17 puts Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe (HC-85) 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.