Benjamin Moore Whitewater Bay (OC-70) Paint Color

What color is Whitewater Bay (OC-70)?

Whitewater Bay (OC-70) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whitewater Bay (OC-70) is #F4EFEA, and the RGB color code is RGB(244, 239, 234).

In the RGB color model, Whitewater Bay (OC-70) has a red value of 244, a green value of 239, and a blue value of 234. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 4.1% yellow, and 4.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 31.2 % saturation, and 93.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whitewater Bay (OC-70) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 4.1 % saturation and 95.7 % brightness/value.

Whitewater Bay (OC-70) is cool or warm?

The color Whitewater Bay (OC-70) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Whitewater Bay (OC-70)?

Whitewater Bay (OC-70) has an LRV of nearly 87. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 87 puts Benjamin Moore Whitewater Bay (OC-70) paint color in the lighter 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.