Valspar Scarlet Tanager (M212) Paint Color

What color is Scarlet Tanager (M212)?

Scarlet Tanager (M212) color belongs to the red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Scarlet Tanager (M212) is #C23730, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 55, 48).

In the RGB color model, Scarlet Tanager (M212) has a red value of 194, a green value of 55, and a blue value of 48. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 71.6% magenta, 75.3% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 2.9° (degrees), 60.3 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Scarlet Tanager (M212) has a hue of 2.9° (degrees), 75.3 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.

Scarlet Tanager (M212) is cool or warm?

The color Scarlet Tanager (M212) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Scarlet Tanager (M212)?

Scarlet Tanager (M212) 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 Scarlet Tanager (M212) 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.