Benjamin Moore Mayflower Red (HC-49) Paint Color

What color is Mayflower Red (HC-49)?

Mayflower Red (HC-49) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mayflower Red (HC-49) is #9E624D, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 98, 77).

In the RGB color model, Mayflower Red (HC-49) has a red value of 158, a green value of 98, and a blue value of 77. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.0% magenta, 51.3% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.6° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mayflower Red (HC-49) has a hue of 15.6° (degrees), 51.3 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.

Mayflower Red (HC-49) is cool or warm?

The color Mayflower Red (HC-49) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mayflower Red (HC-49)?

Mayflower Red (HC-49) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 17 puts Benjamin Moore Mayflower Red (HC-49) 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.