Benjamin Moore Providence Olive (HC-98) Paint Color

What color is Providence Olive (HC-98)?

Providence Olive (HC-98) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Providence Olive (HC-98) is #ACA182, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 161, 130).

In the RGB color model, Providence Olive (HC-98) has a red value of 172, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 130. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 24.4% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Providence Olive (HC-98) has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 24.4 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Providence Olive (HC-98) is cool or warm?

The color Providence Olive (HC-98) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Providence Olive (HC-98)?

Providence Olive (HC-98) has an LRV of nearly 36. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 36 puts Benjamin Moore Providence Olive (HC-98) 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.