Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) Paint Color

What color is Old Salem Gray (HC-94)?

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is #A49A79, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 154, 121).

In the RGB color model, Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has a red value of 164, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 26.2% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has a hue of 46° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is cool or warm?

The color Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Old Salem Gray (HC-94)?

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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 32 puts Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray (HC-94) 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.