Valspar Ginger Snap (T505) Paint Color

What color is Ginger Snap (T505)?

Ginger Snap (T505) color belongs to the brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ginger Snap (T505) is #8F5E39, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 94, 57).

In the RGB color model, Ginger Snap (T505) has a red value of 143, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 57. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.3% magenta, 60.1% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.8° (degrees), 43.0 % saturation, and 39.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ginger Snap (T505) has a hue of 25.8° (degrees), 60.1 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Ginger Snap (T505) is cool or warm?

The color Ginger Snap (T505) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ginger Snap (T505)?

Ginger Snap (T505) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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 14 puts Valspar Ginger Snap (T505) 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.