Valspar Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) Paint Color

What color is Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)?

Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) color belongs to the yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) is #C29D74, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 157, 116).

In the RGB color model, Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) has a red value of 194, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 40.2% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 39.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 40.2 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.

Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) is cool or warm?

The color Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)?

Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) has an LRV of nearly 37. 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 37 puts Valspar Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) 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.