Benjamin Moore Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) Paint Color

What color is Toasted Chestnut (2174-10)?

Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) is #88442E, and the RGB color code is RGB(136, 68, 46).

In the RGB color model, Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) has a red value of 136, a green value of 68, and a blue value of 46. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 50.0% magenta, 66.2% yellow, and 46.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 14.7° (degrees), 49.5 % saturation, and 35.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) has a hue of 14.7° (degrees), 66.2 % saturation and 53.3 % brightness/value.

Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) is cool or warm?

The color Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Toasted Chestnut (2174-10)?

Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Toasted Chestnut (2174-10) 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.