Benjamin Moore Hint of Mint (505) Paint Color

What color is Hint of Mint (505)?

Hint of Mint (505) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Hint of Mint (505) is #D9DCCC, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 220, 204).

In the RGB color model, Hint of Mint (505) has a red value of 217, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 7.3% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 71.2° (degrees), 18.6 % saturation, and 83.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Hint of Mint (505) has a hue of 71.2° (degrees), 7.3 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.

Hint of Mint (505) is cool or warm?

The color Hint of Mint (505) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Hint of Mint (505)?

Hint of Mint (505) has an LRV of nearly 70. By LRV value, it is a 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 70 puts Benjamin Moore Hint of Mint (505) 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.