Valspar Granite Fog (8006-8C) Paint Color

What color is Granite Fog (8006-8C)?

Granite Fog (8006-8C) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Granite Fog (8006-8C) is #A6B1B9, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 177, 185).

In the RGB color model, Granite Fog (8006-8C) has a red value of 166, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.3% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.3° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Granite Fog (8006-8C) has a hue of 205.3° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Granite Fog (8006-8C) is cool or warm?

The color Granite Fog (8006-8C) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Granite Fog (8006-8C)?

Granite Fog (8006-8C) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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 43 puts Valspar Granite Fog (8006-8C) 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.