Benjamin Moore Lichen Stone (CSP-820) Paint Color

What color is Lichen Stone (CSP-820)?

Lichen Stone (CSP-820) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lichen Stone (CSP-820) is #C2BE9F, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 190, 159).

In the RGB color model, Lichen Stone (CSP-820) has a red value of 194, a green value of 190, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 18.0% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.1° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lichen Stone (CSP-820) has a hue of 53.1° (degrees), 18.0 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.

Lichen Stone (CSP-820) is cool or warm?

The color Lichen Stone (CSP-820) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Lichen Stone (CSP-820)?

Lichen Stone (CSP-820) has an LRV of nearly 51. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 51 puts Benjamin Moore Lichen Stone (CSP-820) paint color in the medium 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.