Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest (AF-480) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Boreal Forest (AF-480) |
| Hex Color Code: | #535F4E |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(83, 95, 78) |
| CMYK Values*: | 12.6%, 0.0%, 17.9%, 62.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Green |
What color is Boreal Forest (AF-480)?
Boreal Forest (AF-480) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Boreal Forest (AF-480) is #535F4E, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 95, 78).
In the RGB color model, Boreal Forest (AF-480) has a red value of 83, a green value of 95, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 17.9% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 102.4° (degrees), 9.8 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Boreal Forest (AF-480) has a hue of 102.4° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.
Boreal Forest (AF-480) is cool or warm?
The color Boreal Forest (AF-480) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Boreal Forest (AF-480)?
Boreal Forest (AF-480) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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.
Dark Color
Boreal Forest (AF-480)
Light Color
Compare LRV 11 of Boreal Forest (AF-480) with dark and light Color
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 11 puts Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest (AF-480) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Boreal Forest (AF-480) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(83, 95, 78)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Green
95 (37.3%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
12.63%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
17.89%
Key
62.75%
HSL
HSL(102.35deg, 9.8 %, 33.9 %)
Hue
102.35°
Saturation
9.83 %.
Lightness
33.92 %.
RYB
RYB(116, 142, 141)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Yellow
142 (55.6%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
102.35°
Saturation
17.89 %.
Brightness / Value
37.25 %.
HWB
H: 102.35°
W: 30.59 %
B: 62.75 %
XYZ
X : 9.03
Y : 10.57
Z : 8.77
YXY
Y1 : 10.57
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.37
CMY
C : 67.45%
M : 62.75%
Y : 69.41%
LRV
~ 10.6 %
Munsell Color System
8GY 3.7/2.7
CIE-Lab
L : 38.85
A : -8.24
B : 8.19
CIE-Lch
L : 38.85
C : 11.62
H : 135.18
CIE-Luv
L : 38.85
U : -5.82
V : 11.26
Hunter-Lab
L : 32.52
A : -7.31
B : 6.77
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Boreal Forest (AF-480) - #535F4E Color Images and Patterns
