Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest (518) Paint Color

What color is Sterling Forest (518)?

Sterling Forest (518) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sterling Forest (518) is #6D684E, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 104, 78).

In the RGB color model, Sterling Forest (518) has a red value of 109, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 28.4% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.3° (degrees), 16.6 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sterling Forest (518) has a hue of 50.3° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.

Sterling Forest (518) is cool or warm?

The color Sterling Forest (518) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sterling Forest (518)?

Sterling Forest (518) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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 14 puts Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest (518) 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.