Benjamin Moore Quicksand (CSP-200) Paint Color

What color is Quicksand (CSP-200)?

Quicksand (CSP-200) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Quicksand (CSP-200) is #AEA497, and the RGB color code is RGB(174, 164, 151).

In the RGB color model, Quicksand (CSP-200) has a red value of 174, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 13.2% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.9° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Quicksand (CSP-200) has a hue of 33.9° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.

Quicksand (CSP-200) is cool or warm?

The color Quicksand (CSP-200) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Quicksand (CSP-200)?

Quicksand (CSP-200) has an LRV of nearly 38. 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 38 puts Benjamin Moore Quicksand (CSP-200) 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.