Benjamin Moore Spanish Olive (1509) Paint Color

What color is Spanish Olive (1509)?

Spanish Olive (1509) color belongs to the Neutral Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Spanish Olive (1509) is #C5C3AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 195, 174).

In the RGB color model, Spanish Olive (1509) has a red value of 197, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 11.7% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation, and 72.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Spanish Olive (1509) has a hue of 54.8° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.

Spanish Olive (1509) is cool or warm?

The color Spanish Olive (1509) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Spanish Olive (1509)?

Spanish Olive (1509) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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 54 puts Benjamin Moore Spanish Olive (1509) 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.