Valspar Ancient Olive (6001-3A) Paint Color

What color is Ancient Olive (6001-3A)?

Ancient Olive (6001-3A) color belongs to the green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ancient Olive (6001-3A) is #DEDCC9, and the RGB color code is RGB(222, 220, 201).

In the RGB color model, Ancient Olive (6001-3A) has a red value of 222, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 9.5% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.3° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 82.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ancient Olive (6001-3A) has a hue of 54.3° (degrees), 9.5 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.

Ancient Olive (6001-3A) is cool or warm?

The color Ancient Olive (6001-3A) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ancient Olive (6001-3A)?

Ancient Olive (6001-3A) has an LRV of nearly 71. By LRV value, it is a light 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 71 puts Valspar Ancient Olive (6001-3A) paint color in the lighter 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.