Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) Paint Color

What color is Granite Dust (5006-1C)?

Granite Dust (5006-1C) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Granite Dust (5006-1C) is #B8B9B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 185, 178).

In the RGB color model, Granite Dust (5006-1C) has a red value of 184, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.8% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 68.6° (degrees), 4.8 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Granite Dust (5006-1C) has a hue of 68.6° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Granite Dust (5006-1C) is cool or warm?

The color Granite Dust (5006-1C) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Granite Dust (5006-1C)?

Granite Dust (5006-1C) has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 48 puts Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) paint color in the medium 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.