Benjamin Moore Paris Rain (1501) Paint Color

What color is Paris Rain (1501)?

Paris Rain (1501) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Paris Rain (1501) is #C4C2B0, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 194, 176).

In the RGB color model, Paris Rain (1501) has a red value of 196, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 10.2% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation, and 72.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Paris Rain (1501) has a hue of 54° (degrees), 10.2 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.

Paris Rain (1501) is cool or warm?

The color Paris Rain (1501) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Paris Rain (1501)?

Paris Rain (1501) has an LRV of nearly 53. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 53 puts Benjamin Moore Paris Rain (1501) paint color in the medium 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.