Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown (HC-73) Paint Color

What color is Plymouth Brown (HC-73)?

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plymouth Brown (HC-73) is #7F664E, and the RGB color code is RGB(127, 102, 78).

In the RGB color model, Plymouth Brown (HC-73) has a red value of 127, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 38.6% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.4° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plymouth Brown (HC-73) has a hue of 29.4° (degrees), 38.6 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) is cool or warm?

The color Plymouth Brown (HC-73) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Plymouth Brown (HC-73)?

Plymouth Brown (HC-73) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 15 puts Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown (HC-73) 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.