Benjamin Moore Polished Slate (713) Paint Color

What color is Polished Slate (713)?

Polished Slate (713) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Polished Slate (713) is #4E6C6B, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 108, 107).

In the RGB color model, Polished Slate (713) has a red value of 78, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 27.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.9% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 178° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation, and 36.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Polished Slate (713) has a hue of 178° (degrees), 27.8 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.

Polished Slate (713) is cool or warm?

The color Polished Slate (713) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Polished Slate (713)?

Polished Slate (713) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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 13 puts Benjamin Moore Polished Slate (713) 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.