Benjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus (1407) Paint Color

What color is Mauve Bauhaus (1407)?

Mauve Bauhaus (1407) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mauve Bauhaus (1407) is #5E5384, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 83, 132).

In the RGB color model, Mauve Bauhaus (1407) has a red value of 94, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.8% cyan, 37.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 253.5° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mauve Bauhaus (1407) has a hue of 253.5° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.

Mauve Bauhaus (1407) is cool or warm?

The color Mauve Bauhaus (1407) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Mauve Bauhaus (1407)?

Mauve Bauhaus (1407) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus (1407) 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.