Benjamin Moore Warm Sand (CSP-280) Paint Color

What color is Warm Sand (CSP-280)?

Warm Sand (CSP-280) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Warm Sand (CSP-280) is #CBB79C, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 183, 156).

In the RGB color model, Warm Sand (CSP-280) has a red value of 203, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.9% magenta, 23.2% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 31.1 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Warm Sand (CSP-280) has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 23.2 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.

Warm Sand (CSP-280) is cool or warm?

The color Warm Sand (CSP-280) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Warm Sand (CSP-280)?

Warm Sand (CSP-280) has an LRV of nearly 49. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 49 puts Benjamin Moore Warm Sand (CSP-280) paint color in the medium 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.