Valspar Academy Gray (5001-2A) Paint Color

What color is Academy Gray (5001-2A)?

Academy Gray (5001-2A) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Academy Gray (5001-2A) is #6D7C81, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 124, 129).

In the RGB color model, Academy Gray (5001-2A) has a red value of 109, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.5% cyan, 3.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 49.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Academy Gray (5001-2A) has a hue of 195° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 50.6 % brightness/value.

Academy Gray (5001-2A) is cool or warm?

The color Academy Gray (5001-2A) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Academy Gray (5001-2A)?

Academy Gray (5001-2A) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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 19 puts Valspar Academy Gray (5001-2A) 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.