Benjamin Moore Nova Scotia Blue (796) Paint Color

What color is Nova Scotia Blue (796)?

Nova Scotia Blue (796) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nova Scotia Blue (796) is #6BA3D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(107, 163, 208).

In the RGB color model, Nova Scotia Blue (796) has a red value of 107, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 48.6% cyan, 21.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 51.8 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nova Scotia Blue (796) has a hue of 206.7° (degrees), 48.6 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.

Nova Scotia Blue (796) is cool or warm?

The color Nova Scotia Blue (796) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Nova Scotia Blue (796)?

Nova Scotia Blue (796) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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 34 puts Benjamin Moore Nova Scotia Blue (796) 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.