Benjamin Moore Terra Mauve (105) Paint Color

What color is Terra Mauve (105)?

Terra Mauve (105) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Terra Mauve (105) is #9C6040, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 96, 64).

In the RGB color model, Terra Mauve (105) has a red value of 156, a green value of 96, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.5% magenta, 59.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20.9° (degrees), 41.8 % saturation, and 43.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Terra Mauve (105) has a hue of 20.9° (degrees), 59.0 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.

Terra Mauve (105) is cool or warm?

The color Terra Mauve (105) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Terra Mauve (105)?

Terra Mauve (105) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore Terra Mauve (105) 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.