Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil (455) Paint Color

What color is Sweet Basil (455)?

Sweet Basil (455) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sweet Basil (455) is #56664E, and the RGB color code is RGB(86, 102, 78).

In the RGB color model, Sweet Basil (455) has a red value of 86, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 23.5% yellow, and 60.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 100° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation, and 35.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sweet Basil (455) has a hue of 100° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation and 40.0 % brightness/value.

Sweet Basil (455) is cool or warm?

The color Sweet Basil (455) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Sweet Basil (455)?

Sweet Basil (455) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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 12 puts Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil (455) 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.