Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) Paint Color

What color is Roxbury Caramel (HC-42)?

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) is #CAA378, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 163, 120).

In the RGB color model, Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) has a red value of 202, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 40.6% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 43.6 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 40.6 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) is cool or warm?

The color Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Roxbury Caramel (HC-42)?

Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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 40 puts Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) 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.