Valspar Orange Pekoe (M146) Paint Color

What color is Orange Pekoe (M146)?

Orange Pekoe (M146) color belongs to the orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Orange Pekoe (M146) is #C88B57, and the RGB color code is RGB(200, 139, 87).

In the RGB color model, Orange Pekoe (M146) has a red value of 200, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.5% magenta, 56.5% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.6° (degrees), 50.7 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Orange Pekoe (M146) has a hue of 27.6° (degrees), 56.5 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.

Orange Pekoe (M146) is cool or warm?

The color Orange Pekoe (M146) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Orange Pekoe (M146)?

Orange Pekoe (M146) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 31 puts Valspar Orange Pekoe (M146) 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.