Benjamin Moore Livingston Gold (HC-16) Paint Color

What color is Livingston Gold (HC-16)?

Livingston Gold (HC-16) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Livingston Gold (HC-16) is #A08B5F, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 139, 95).

In the RGB color model, Livingston Gold (HC-16) has a red value of 160, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.1% magenta, 40.6% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.6° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Livingston Gold (HC-16) has a hue of 40.6° (degrees), 40.6 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.

Livingston Gold (HC-16) is cool or warm?

The color Livingston Gold (HC-16) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Livingston Gold (HC-16)?

Livingston Gold (HC-16) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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 27 puts Benjamin Moore Livingston Gold (HC-16) 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.