Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red (2079-10) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Candy Cane Red (2079-10) |
| Hex Color Code: | #AA253C |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(170, 37, 60) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 78.2%, 64.7%, 33.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Candy Cane Red (2079-10)?
Candy Cane Red (2079-10) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Candy Cane Red (2079-10) is #AA253C, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 37, 60).
In the RGB color model, Candy Cane Red (2079-10) has a red value of 170, a green value of 37, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 78.2% magenta, 64.7% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 349.6° (degrees), 64.3 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Candy Cane Red (2079-10) has a hue of 349.6° (degrees), 78.2 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.
Candy Cane Red (2079-10) is cool or warm?
The color Candy Cane Red (2079-10) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Candy Cane Red (2079-10)?
Candy Cane Red (2079-10) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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
Candy Cane Red (2079-10)
Light Color
Compare LRV 10 of Candy Cane Red (2079-10) 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 10 puts Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red (2079-10) 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
Candy Cane Red (2079-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(170, 37, 60)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
37 (14.5%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
78.24%
Yellow
64.71%
Key
33.33%
HSL
HSL(349.62deg, 64.3 %, 40.6 %)
Hue
349.62°
Saturation
64.25 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.
RYB
RYB(177, 84, 94)
Red
177 (69.5%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
94 (36.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
349.62°
Saturation
78.24 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.
HWB
H: 349.62°
W: 14.51 %
B: 33.33 %
XYZ
X : 18.05
Y : 10.2
Z : 5.29
YXY
Y1 : 10.2
X : 0.54
Y2 : 0.3
CMY
C : 33.33%
M : 85.49%
Y : 76.47%
LRV
~ 10.2 %
Munsell Color System
4.3R 3.7/11.7
CIE-Lab
L : 38.19
A : 53.84
B : 20.45
CIE-Lch
L : 38.19
C : 57.59
H : 20.8
CIE-Luv
L : 38.19
U : 93.66
V : 11.28
Hunter-Lab
L : 31.93
A : 45.05
B : 12.53
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Color Combinations
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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