Benjamin Moore Nordic Gray (CC-576) Paint Color

What color is Nordic Gray (CC-576)?

Nordic Gray (CC-576) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nordic Gray (CC-576) is #9E9079, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 144, 121).

In the RGB color model, Nordic Gray (CC-576) has a red value of 158, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 23.4% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.3° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nordic Gray (CC-576) has a hue of 37.3° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.

Nordic Gray (CC-576) is cool or warm?

The color Nordic Gray (CC-576) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Nordic Gray (CC-576)?

Nordic Gray (CC-576) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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 29 puts Benjamin Moore Nordic Gray (CC-576) 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.