Benjamin Moore Palace Ochre (CW-425) Paint Color

What color is Palace Ochre (CW-425)?

Palace Ochre (CW-425) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Palace Ochre (CW-425) is #BB9951, and the RGB color code is RGB(187, 153, 81).

In the RGB color model, Palace Ochre (CW-425) has a red value of 187, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 56.7% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 43.8 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Palace Ochre (CW-425) has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 56.7 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.

Palace Ochre (CW-425) is cool or warm?

The color Palace Ochre (CW-425) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Palace Ochre (CW-425)?

Palace Ochre (CW-425) 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 Palace Ochre (CW-425) 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.