Farrow & Ball Sardine (CB08) Paint Color

What color is Sardine (CB08)?

Sardine (CB08) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sardine (CB08) is #90A3A6, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 163, 166).

In the RGB color model, Sardine (CB08) has a red value of 144, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.3% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.2° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sardine (CB08) has a hue of 188.2° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.

Sardine (CB08) is cool or warm?

The color Sardine (CB08) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Sardine (CB08)?

Sardine (CB08) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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 35 puts Farrow & Ball Sardine (CB08) 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.