Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon (1575) Paint Color

What color is Rainy Afternoon (1575)?

Rainy Afternoon (1575) color belongs to the Green Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Rainy Afternoon (1575) is #646B61, and the RGB color code is RGB(100, 107, 97).

In the RGB color model, Rainy Afternoon (1575) has a red value of 100, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 9.3% yellow, and 58.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 102° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation, and 40.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Rainy Afternoon (1575) has a hue of 102° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation and 42.0 % brightness/value.

Rainy Afternoon (1575) is cool or warm?

The color Rainy Afternoon (1575) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Rainy Afternoon (1575)?

Rainy Afternoon (1575) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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 14 puts Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon (1575) 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.