Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve (2097-50) Paint Color

What color is Hint of Mauve (2097-50)?

Hint of Mauve (2097-50) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Hint of Mauve (2097-50) is #C3AAA1, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 170, 161).

In the RGB color model, Hint of Mauve (2097-50) has a red value of 195, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 17.4% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.9° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Hint of Mauve (2097-50) has a hue of 15.9° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.

Hint of Mauve (2097-50) is cool or warm?

The color Hint of Mauve (2097-50) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Hint of Mauve (2097-50)?

Hint of Mauve (2097-50) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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 43 puts Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve (2097-50) 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.