Benjamin Moore Persian Melon (117) Paint Color

What color is Persian Melon (117)?

Persian Melon (117) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Persian Melon (117) is #E6B789, and the RGB color code is RGB(230, 183, 137).

In the RGB color model, Persian Melon (117) has a red value of 230, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.4% magenta, 40.4% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.7° (degrees), 65.0 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Persian Melon (117) has a hue of 29.7° (degrees), 40.4 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.

Persian Melon (117) is cool or warm?

The color Persian Melon (117) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Persian Melon (117)?

Persian Melon (117) has an LRV of nearly 52. 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 52 puts Benjamin Moore Persian Melon (117) 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.