Benjamin Moore San Carlos Tan (1207) Paint Color

What color is San Carlos Tan (1207)?

San Carlos Tan (1207) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for San Carlos Tan (1207) is #CFA68D, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 166, 141).

In the RGB color model, San Carlos Tan (1207) has a red value of 207, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.8% magenta, 31.9% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 40.7 % saturation, and 68.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, San Carlos Tan (1207) has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 31.9 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.

San Carlos Tan (1207) is cool or warm?

The color San Carlos Tan (1207) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of San Carlos Tan (1207)?

San Carlos Tan (1207) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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 42 puts Benjamin Moore San Carlos Tan (1207) 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.