Farrow & Ball Rectory Red (217) Paint Color

What color is Rectory Red (217)?

Rectory Red (217) color belongs to the Brown Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Rectory Red (217) is #9F404B, and the RGB color code is RGB(159, 64, 75).

In the RGB color model, Rectory Red (217) has a red value of 159, a green value of 64, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 59.7% magenta, 52.8% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 353.1° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation, and 43.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Rectory Red (217) has a hue of 353.1° (degrees), 59.7 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.

Rectory Red (217) is cool or warm?

The color Rectory Red (217) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Rectory Red (217)?

Rectory Red (217) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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 12 puts Farrow & Ball Rectory Red (217) 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.