Benjamin Moore Norfolk Cream (261) Paint Color

What color is Norfolk Cream (261)?

Norfolk Cream (261) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Norfolk Cream (261) is #ECE3C1, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 227, 193).

In the RGB color model, Norfolk Cream (261) has a red value of 236, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 193. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 18.2% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.4° (degrees), 53.1 % saturation, and 84.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Norfolk Cream (261) has a hue of 47.4° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.

Norfolk Cream (261) is cool or warm?

The color Norfolk Cream (261) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Norfolk Cream (261)?

Norfolk Cream (261) has an LRV of nearly 77. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 77 puts Benjamin Moore Norfolk Cream (261) paint color in the lighter 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.