Benjamin Moore Southwest Pottery (048) Paint Color

What color is Southwest Pottery (048)?

Southwest Pottery (048) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Southwest Pottery (048) is #975F57, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 95, 87).

In the RGB color model, Southwest Pottery (048) has a red value of 151, a green value of 95, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.1% magenta, 42.4% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 7.5° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Southwest Pottery (048) has a hue of 7.5° (degrees), 42.4 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.

Southwest Pottery (048) is cool or warm?

The color Southwest Pottery (048) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Southwest Pottery (048)?

Southwest Pottery (048) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 15 puts Benjamin Moore Southwest Pottery (048) 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.