Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) Paint Color

What color is Almost Charcoal (4008-2B)?

Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) is #6B7071, and the RGB color code is RGB(107, 112, 113).

In the RGB color model, Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) has a red value of 107, a green value of 112, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.3% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 55.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190° (degrees), 2.7 % saturation, and 43.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) has a hue of 190° (degrees), 5.3 % saturation and 44.3 % brightness/value.

Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) is cool or warm?

The color Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Almost Charcoal (4008-2B)?

Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) 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 Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) 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.