Benjamin Moore Northern Lights (586) Paint Color

What color is Northern Lights (586)?

Northern Lights (586) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Northern Lights (586) is #78BE9C, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 190, 156).

In the RGB color model, Northern Lights (586) has a red value of 120, a green value of 190, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 36.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.9% yellow, and 25.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 150.9° (degrees), 35.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Northern Lights (586) has a hue of 150.9° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation and 74.5 % brightness/value.

Northern Lights (586) is cool or warm?

The color Northern Lights (586) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Northern Lights (586)?

Northern Lights (586) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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 43 puts Benjamin Moore Northern Lights (586) 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.