Benjamin Moore Smoky Ash (986) Paint Color

What color is Smoky Ash (986)?

Smoky Ash (986) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoky Ash (986) is #998B75, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 139, 117).

In the RGB color model, Smoky Ash (986) has a red value of 153, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 23.5% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.7° (degrees), 15.0 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoky Ash (986) has a hue of 36.7° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.

Smoky Ash (986) is cool or warm?

The color Smoky Ash (986) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Smoky Ash (986)?

Smoky Ash (986) 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 Smoky Ash (986) 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.