Valspar Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) Paint Color

What color is Dark Kettle Black (4011-2)?

Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) color belongs to the black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) is #292A2D, and the RGB color code is RGB(41, 42, 45).

In the RGB color model, Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) has a red value of 41, a green value of 42, and a blue value of 45. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.9% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 82.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225° (degrees), 4.7 % saturation, and 16.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) has a hue of 225° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation and 17.6 % brightness/value.

Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dark Kettle Black (4011-2)?

Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) has an LRV of nearly 2. By LRV value, it is a very dark 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 2 puts Valspar Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) 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.