Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C) Paint Color

What color is Ivory Brown (6006-1C)?

Ivory Brown (6006-1C) color belongs to the neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ivory Brown (6006-1C) is #BAAC9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(186, 172, 154).

In the RGB color model, Ivory Brown (6006-1C) has a red value of 186, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.5% magenta, 17.2% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ivory Brown (6006-1C) has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 17.2 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.

Ivory Brown (6006-1C) is cool or warm?

The color Ivory Brown (6006-1C) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ivory Brown (6006-1C)?

Ivory Brown (6006-1C) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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 42 puts Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C) 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.