Benjamin Moore Mexicali Turquoise (662) Paint Color

What color is Mexicali Turquoise (662)?

Mexicali Turquoise (662) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mexicali Turquoise (662) is #78CECC, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 206, 204).

In the RGB color model, Mexicali Turquoise (662) has a red value of 120, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 41.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.0% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 178.6° (degrees), 46.7 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mexicali Turquoise (662) has a hue of 178.6° (degrees), 41.7 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.

Mexicali Turquoise (662) is cool or warm?

The color Mexicali Turquoise (662) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Mexicali Turquoise (662)?

Mexicali Turquoise (662) has an LRV of nearly 52. 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 52 puts Benjamin Moore Mexicali Turquoise (662) 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.