Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory (HC-39) Paint Color

What color is Putnam Ivory (HC-39)?

Putnam Ivory (HC-39) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Putnam Ivory (HC-39) is #DAC9AB, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 201, 171).

In the RGB color model, Putnam Ivory (HC-39) has a red value of 218, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.8% magenta, 21.6% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.3° (degrees), 38.8 % saturation, and 76.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Putnam Ivory (HC-39) has a hue of 38.3° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.

Putnam Ivory (HC-39) is cool or warm?

The color Putnam Ivory (HC-39) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Putnam Ivory (HC-39)?

Putnam Ivory (HC-39) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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 60 puts Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory (HC-39) 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.