Benjamin Moore Prescott Green (HC-140) Paint Color

What color is Prescott Green (HC-140)?

Prescott Green (HC-140) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Prescott Green (HC-140) is #BEC9B7, and the RGB color code is RGB(190, 201, 183).

In the RGB color model, Prescott Green (HC-140) has a red value of 190, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 183. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 9.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 96.7° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Prescott Green (HC-140) has a hue of 96.7° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.

Prescott Green (HC-140) is cool or warm?

The color Prescott Green (HC-140) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Prescott Green (HC-140)?

Prescott Green (HC-140) has an LRV of nearly 56. 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 56 puts Benjamin Moore Prescott Green (HC-140) 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.