Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red (2087-20) Paint Color

What color is Watermelon Red (2087-20)?

Watermelon Red (2087-20) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Watermelon Red (2087-20) is #C53D46, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 61, 70).

In the RGB color model, Watermelon Red (2087-20) has a red value of 197, a green value of 61, and a blue value of 70. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 69.0% magenta, 64.5% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356° (degrees), 54.0 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Watermelon Red (2087-20) has a hue of 356° (degrees), 69.0 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.

Watermelon Red (2087-20) is cool or warm?

The color Watermelon Red (2087-20) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Watermelon Red (2087-20)?

Watermelon Red (2087-20) has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red (2087-20) 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.