Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) Paint Color

What color is Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)?

Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is #676662, and the RGB color code is RGB(103, 102, 98).

In the RGB color model, Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) has a red value of 103, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 4.9% yellow, and 59.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48° (degrees), 2.5 % saturation, and 39.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) has a hue of 48° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation and 40.4 % brightness/value.

Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is cool or warm?

The color Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)?

Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 13 puts Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) 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.