Benjamin Moore Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) Paint Color

What color is Gentle Butterfly (2173-70)?

Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) is #F7E8E2, and the RGB color code is RGB(247, 232, 226).

In the RGB color model, Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) has a red value of 247, a green value of 232, and a blue value of 226. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 8.5% yellow, and 3.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.1° (degrees), 56.8 % saturation, and 92.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) has a hue of 17.1° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation and 96.9 % brightness/value.

Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) is cool or warm?

The color Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Gentle Butterfly (2173-70)?

Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) has an LRV of nearly 83. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 83 puts Benjamin Moore Gentle Butterfly (2173-70) paint color in the lighter 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.