Benjamin Moore Hancock Gray (HC-97) Paint Color

What color is Hancock Gray (HC-97)?

Hancock Gray (HC-97) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Hancock Gray (HC-97) is #968D70, and the RGB color code is RGB(150, 141, 112).

In the RGB color model, Hancock Gray (HC-97) has a red value of 150, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 112. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.0% magenta, 25.3% yellow, and 41.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45.8° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Hancock Gray (HC-97) has a hue of 45.8° (degrees), 25.3 % saturation and 58.8 % brightness/value.

Hancock Gray (HC-97) is cool or warm?

The color Hancock Gray (HC-97) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Hancock Gray (HC-97)?

Hancock Gray (HC-97) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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 27 puts Benjamin Moore Hancock Gray (HC-97) 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.