Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray (HC-171) Paint Color

What color is Wickham Gray (HC-171)?

Wickham Gray (HC-171) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wickham Gray (HC-171) is #D4D8D2, and the RGB color code is RGB(212, 216, 210).

In the RGB color model, Wickham Gray (HC-171) has a red value of 212, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 210. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.8% yellow, and 15.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 100° (degrees), 7.1 % saturation, and 83.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wickham Gray (HC-171) has a hue of 100° (degrees), 2.8 % saturation and 84.7 % brightness/value.

Wickham Gray (HC-171) is cool or warm?

The color Wickham Gray (HC-171) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Wickham Gray (HC-171)?

Wickham Gray (HC-171) has an LRV of nearly 68. By LRV value, it is a 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 68 puts Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray (HC-171) 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.