Benjamin Moore Oxford Gray (2128-40) Paint Color

What color is Oxford Gray (2128-40)?

Oxford Gray (2128-40) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oxford Gray (2128-40) is #8290A0, and the RGB color code is RGB(130, 144, 160).

In the RGB color model, Oxford Gray (2128-40) has a red value of 130, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.8% cyan, 10.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212° (degrees), 13.6 % saturation, and 56.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oxford Gray (2128-40) has a hue of 212° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.

Oxford Gray (2128-40) is cool or warm?

The color Oxford Gray (2128-40) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Oxford Gray (2128-40)?

Oxford Gray (2128-40) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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 27 puts Benjamin Moore Oxford Gray (2128-40) 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.