Benjamin Moore Windsor Green (CW-505) Paint Color

What color is Windsor Green (CW-505)?

Windsor Green (CW-505) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Windsor Green (CW-505) is #484F32, and the RGB color code is RGB(72, 79, 50).

In the RGB color model, Windsor Green (CW-505) has a red value of 72, a green value of 79, and a blue value of 50. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 36.7% yellow, and 69.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 74.5° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation, and 25.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Windsor Green (CW-505) has a hue of 74.5° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation and 31.0 % brightness/value.

Windsor Green (CW-505) is cool or warm?

The color Windsor Green (CW-505) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Windsor Green (CW-505)?

Windsor Green (CW-505) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a 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 7 puts Benjamin Moore Windsor Green (CW-505) 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.