Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) Paint Color

What color is Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)?

Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is #485B6E, and the RGB color code is RGB(72, 91, 110).

In the RGB color model, Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) has a red value of 72, a green value of 91, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.5% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 56.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation, and 35.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation and 43.1 % brightness/value.

Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is cool or warm?

The color Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)?

Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) 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.