Valspar Butternut Tree (3002-5B) Paint Color

What color is Butternut Tree (3002-5B)?

Butternut Tree (3002-5B) color belongs to the orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Butternut Tree (3002-5B) is #CA8C4D, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 140, 77).

In the RGB color model, Butternut Tree (3002-5B) has a red value of 202, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 77. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.7% magenta, 61.9% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.2° (degrees), 54.1 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Butternut Tree (3002-5B) has a hue of 30.2° (degrees), 61.9 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Butternut Tree (3002-5B) is cool or warm?

The color Butternut Tree (3002-5B) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Butternut Tree (3002-5B)?

Butternut Tree (3002-5B) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 32 puts Valspar Butternut Tree (3002-5B) 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.