Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78) Paint Color

What color is Litchfield Gray (HC-78)?

Litchfield Gray (HC-78) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Litchfield Gray (HC-78) is #D5CABB, and the RGB color code is RGB(213, 202, 187).

In the RGB color model, Litchfield Gray (HC-78) has a red value of 213, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 12.2% yellow, and 16.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 23.6 % saturation, and 78.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Litchfield Gray (HC-78) has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation and 83.5 % brightness/value.

Litchfield Gray (HC-78) is cool or warm?

The color Litchfield Gray (HC-78) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Litchfield Gray (HC-78)?

Litchfield Gray (HC-78) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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 60 puts Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78) 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.