Benjamin Moore Ionic Column (1016) Paint Color

What color is Ionic Column (1016)?

Ionic Column (1016) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ionic Column (1016) is #E7DDCF, and the RGB color code is RGB(231, 221, 207).

In the RGB color model, Ionic Column (1016) has a red value of 231, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 10.4% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 85.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ionic Column (1016) has a hue of 35° (degrees), 10.4 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.

Ionic Column (1016) is cool or warm?

The color Ionic Column (1016) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ionic Column (1016)?

Ionic Column (1016) has an LRV of nearly 73. 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 73 puts Benjamin Moore Ionic Column (1016) 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.