Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) Paint Color

What color is Velvet Cloak (CSP-480)?

Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) is #382930, and the RGB color code is RGB(56, 41, 48).

In the RGB color model, Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) has a red value of 56, a green value of 41, and a blue value of 48. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.8% magenta, 14.3% yellow, and 78.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 332° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation, and 19.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) has a hue of 332° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation and 22.0 % brightness/value.

Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) is cool or warm?

The color Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Velvet Cloak (CSP-480)?

Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very 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 3 puts Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak (CSP-480) 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.