Benjamin Moore Tropical Dusk (2117-40) Paint Color

What color is Tropical Dusk (2117-40)?

Tropical Dusk (2117-40) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tropical Dusk (2117-40) is #857D8F, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 125, 143).

In the RGB color model, Tropical Dusk (2117-40) has a red value of 133, a green value of 125, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.0% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 266.7° (degrees), 7.4 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tropical Dusk (2117-40) has a hue of 266.7° (degrees), 12.6 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Tropical Dusk (2117-40) is cool or warm?

The color Tropical Dusk (2117-40) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Tropical Dusk (2117-40)?

Tropical Dusk (2117-40) has an LRV of nearly 22. 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 22 puts Benjamin Moore Tropical Dusk (2117-40) 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.