Benjamin Moore Old Prairie (2143-50) Paint Color

What color is Old Prairie (2143-50)?

Old Prairie (2143-50) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old Prairie (2143-50) is #E2E0D1, and the RGB color code is RGB(226, 224, 209).

In the RGB color model, Old Prairie (2143-50) has a red value of 226, a green value of 224, and a blue value of 209. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 7.5% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 52.9° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation, and 85.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old Prairie (2143-50) has a hue of 52.9° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.

Old Prairie (2143-50) is cool or warm?

The color Old Prairie (2143-50) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Old Prairie (2143-50)?

Old Prairie (2143-50) has an LRV of nearly 74. By LRV value, it is a 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 74 puts Benjamin Moore Old Prairie (2143-50) 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.