Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray (HC-160) Paint Color

What color is Knoxville Gray (HC-160)?

Knoxville Gray (HC-160) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Knoxville Gray (HC-160) is #5E6C6C, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 108, 108).

In the RGB color model, Knoxville Gray (HC-160) has a red value of 94, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 6.9 % saturation, and 39.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Knoxville Gray (HC-160) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.

Knoxville Gray (HC-160) is cool or warm?

The color Knoxville Gray (HC-160) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Knoxville Gray (HC-160)?

Knoxville Gray (HC-160) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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 14 puts Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray (HC-160) 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.