Benjamin Moore Windham Cream (HC-6) Paint Color

What color is Windham Cream (HC-6)?

Windham Cream (HC-6) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Windham Cream (HC-6) is #F5E9C7, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 233, 199).

In the RGB color model, Windham Cream (HC-6) has a red value of 245, a green value of 233, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.9% magenta, 18.8% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 69.7 % saturation, and 87.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Windham Cream (HC-6) has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.

Windham Cream (HC-6) is cool or warm?

The color Windham Cream (HC-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Windham Cream (HC-6)?

Windham Cream (HC-6) has an LRV of nearly 82. 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 82 puts Benjamin Moore Windham Cream (HC-6) 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.