Valspar Crystal Noir (8005-12D) Paint Color

What color is Crystal Noir (8005-12D)?

Crystal Noir (8005-12D) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Crystal Noir (8005-12D) is #A7A0A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 160, 161).

In the RGB color model, Crystal Noir (8005-12D) has a red value of 167, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 3.6% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 351.4° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Crystal Noir (8005-12D) has a hue of 351.4° (degrees), 4.2 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.

Crystal Noir (8005-12D) is cool or warm?

The color Crystal Noir (8005-12D) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Crystal Noir (8005-12D)?

Crystal Noir (8005-12D) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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 36 puts Valspar Crystal Noir (8005-12D) 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.