Valspar Café Américaine (T586) Paint Color

What color is Café Américaine (T586)?

Café Américaine (T586) color belongs to the neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Café Américaine (T586) is #AA8B74, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 139, 116).

In the RGB color model, Café Américaine (T586) has a red value of 170, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 31.8% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.6° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 56.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Café Américaine (T586) has a hue of 25.6° (degrees), 31.8 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.

Café Américaine (T586) is cool or warm?

The color Café Américaine (T586) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Café Américaine (T586)?

Café Américaine (T586) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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 28 puts Valspar Café Américaine (T586) 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.