Benjamin Moore Mauve Blush (2115-40) Paint Color

What color is Mauve Blush (2115-40)?

Mauve Blush (2115-40) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mauve Blush (2115-40) is #A19195, and the RGB color code is RGB(161, 145, 149).

In the RGB color model, Mauve Blush (2115-40) has a red value of 161, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.9% magenta, 7.5% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 345° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 60.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mauve Blush (2115-40) has a hue of 345° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Mauve Blush (2115-40) is cool or warm?

The color Mauve Blush (2115-40) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mauve Blush (2115-40)?

Mauve Blush (2115-40) has an LRV of nearly 30. 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 30 puts Benjamin Moore Mauve Blush (2115-40) 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.