Valspar Caraway Shield (6008-4B) Paint Color

What color is Caraway Shield (6008-4B)?

Caraway Shield (6008-4B) color belongs to the brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Caraway Shield (6008-4B) is #A18D65, and the RGB color code is RGB(161, 141, 101).

In the RGB color model, Caraway Shield (6008-4B) has a red value of 161, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 101. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 37.3% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 24.2 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Caraway Shield (6008-4B) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 37.3 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Caraway Shield (6008-4B) is cool or warm?

The color Caraway Shield (6008-4B) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Caraway Shield (6008-4B)?

Caraway Shield (6008-4B) 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 Caraway Shield (6008-4B) 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.