Benjamin Moore Gentle Violet (2071-20) Paint Color

What color is Gentle Violet (2071-20)?

Gentle Violet (2071-20) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentle Violet (2071-20) is #523C68, and the RGB color code is RGB(82, 60, 104).

In the RGB color model, Gentle Violet (2071-20) has a red value of 82, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.2% cyan, 42.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 59.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 270° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 32.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentle Violet (2071-20) has a hue of 270° (degrees), 42.3 % saturation and 40.8 % brightness/value.

Gentle Violet (2071-20) is cool or warm?

The color Gentle Violet (2071-20) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Gentle Violet (2071-20)?

Gentle Violet (2071-20) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a 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 6 puts Benjamin Moore Gentle Violet (2071-20) 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.