Benjamin Moore Guilford Green (HC-116) Paint Color

What color is Guilford Green (HC-116)?

Guilford Green (HC-116) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Guilford Green (HC-116) is #CBCDAE, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 205, 174).

In the RGB color model, Guilford Green (HC-116) has a red value of 203, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.1% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 63.9° (degrees), 23.7 % saturation, and 74.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Guilford Green (HC-116) has a hue of 63.9° (degrees), 15.1 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.

Guilford Green (HC-116) is cool or warm?

The color Guilford Green (HC-116) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Guilford Green (HC-116)?

Guilford Green (HC-116) has an LRV of nearly 59. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 59 puts Benjamin Moore Guilford Green (HC-116) paint color in the medium 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.