Benjamin Moore Lafayette Blue (CW-610) Paint Color

What color is Lafayette Blue (CW-610)?

Lafayette Blue (CW-610) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lafayette Blue (CW-610) is #6CA6C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(108, 166, 196).

In the RGB color model, Lafayette Blue (CW-610) has a red value of 108, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.9% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.5° (degrees), 42.7 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lafayette Blue (CW-610) has a hue of 200.5° (degrees), 44.9 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.

Lafayette Blue (CW-610) is cool or warm?

The color Lafayette Blue (CW-610) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Lafayette Blue (CW-610)?

Lafayette Blue (CW-610) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 34 puts Benjamin Moore Lafayette Blue (CW-610) 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.