Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983) Paint Color

What color is Smokey Taupe (983)?

Smokey Taupe (983) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smokey Taupe (983) is #CDC4B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 196, 181).

In the RGB color model, Smokey Taupe (983) has a red value of 205, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 11.7% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation, and 75.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smokey Taupe (983) has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.

Smokey Taupe (983) is cool or warm?

The color Smokey Taupe (983) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Smokey Taupe (983)?

Smokey Taupe (983) has an LRV of nearly 56. 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 56 puts Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983) 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.