Benjamin Moore Old Blue Jeans (839) Paint Color

What color is Old Blue Jeans (839)?

Old Blue Jeans (839) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old Blue Jeans (839) is #6B89A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(107, 137, 163).

In the RGB color model, Old Blue Jeans (839) has a red value of 107, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.4% cyan, 16.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207.9° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old Blue Jeans (839) has a hue of 207.9° (degrees), 34.4 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.

Old Blue Jeans (839) is cool or warm?

The color Old Blue Jeans (839) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Old Blue Jeans (839)?

Old Blue Jeans (839) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 24 puts Benjamin Moore Old Blue Jeans (839) 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.