Benjamin Moore Northwood Brown (1000) Paint Color

What color is Northwood Brown (1000)?

Northwood Brown (1000) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Northwood Brown (1000) is #6F6151, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 97, 81).

In the RGB color model, Northwood Brown (1000) has a red value of 111, a green value of 97, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 27.0% yellow, and 56.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation, and 37.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Northwood Brown (1000) has a hue of 32° (degrees), 27.0 % saturation and 43.5 % brightness/value.

Northwood Brown (1000) is cool or warm?

The color Northwood Brown (1000) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Northwood Brown (1000)?

Northwood Brown (1000) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a 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 13 puts Benjamin Moore Northwood Brown (1000) 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.