Benjamin Moore San Jose Blue (741) Paint Color

What color is San Jose Blue (741)?

San Jose Blue (741) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for San Jose Blue (741) is #2C9BA1, and the RGB color code is RGB(44, 155, 161).

In the RGB color model, San Jose Blue (741) has a red value of 44, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 72.7% cyan, 3.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 183.1° (degrees), 57.1 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, San Jose Blue (741) has a hue of 183.1° (degrees), 72.7 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

San Jose Blue (741) is cool or warm?

The color San Jose Blue (741) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of San Jose Blue (741)?

San Jose Blue (741) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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 27 puts Benjamin Moore San Jose Blue (741) 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.