Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray (HC-161) Paint Color

What color is Templeton Gray (HC-161)?

Templeton Gray (HC-161) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Templeton Gray (HC-161) is #778686, and the RGB color code is RGB(119, 134, 134).

In the RGB color model, Templeton Gray (HC-161) has a red value of 119, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation, and 49.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Templeton Gray (HC-161) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.

Templeton Gray (HC-161) is cool or warm?

The color Templeton Gray (HC-161) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Templeton Gray (HC-161)?

Templeton Gray (HC-161) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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 23 puts Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray (HC-161) 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.