Valspar Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) Paint Color

What color is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A)?

Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) color belongs to the green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) is #938C75, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 140, 117).

In the RGB color model, Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) has a red value of 147, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 20.4% yellow, and 42.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) has a hue of 46° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation and 57.6 % brightness/value.

Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) is cool or warm?

The color Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sweet Carolina (5008-2A)?

Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) has an LRV of nearly 26. 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 26 puts Valspar Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) 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.