Behr Dark Crimson (M140-7) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Dark Crimson (M140-7) |
| Hex Color Code: | #843C41 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(132, 60, 65) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 54.5%, 50.8%, 48.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Dark Crimson (M140-7)?
Dark Crimson (M140-7) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Crimson (M140-7) is #843C41, and the RGB color code is RGB(132, 60, 65).
In the RGB color model, Dark Crimson (M140-7) has a red value of 132, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 65. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 54.5% magenta, 50.8% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355.8° (degrees), 37.5 % saturation, and 37.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Crimson (M140-7) has a hue of 355.8° (degrees), 54.5 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.
Dark Crimson (M140-7) is cool or warm?
The color Dark Crimson (M140-7) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Dark Crimson (M140-7)?
Dark Crimson (M140-7) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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
Dark Crimson (M140-7)
Light Color
Compare LRV 9 of Dark Crimson (M140-7) 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 9 puts Behr Dark Crimson (M140-7) 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
Dark Crimson (M140-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(132, 60, 65)
Red
132 (51.8%)
Green
60 (23.5%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
54.55%
Yellow
50.76%
Key
48.24%
HSL
HSL(355.83deg, 37.5 %, 37.6 %)
Hue
355.83°
Saturation
37.50 %.
Lightness
37.65 %.
RYB
RYB(153, 115, 118)
Red
153 (60.1%)
Yellow
115 (45.2%)
Blue
118 (46.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
355.83°
Saturation
54.55 %.
Brightness / Value
51.76 %.
HWB
H: 355.83°
W: 23.53 %
B: 48.24 %
XYZ
X : 12.09
Y : 8.52
Z : 6.01
YXY
Y1 : 8.52
X : 0.45
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 48.24%
M : 76.47%
Y : 74.51%
LRV
~ 8.5 %
Munsell Color System
5.4R 3.3/6.3
CIE-Lab
L : 35.04
A : 31.42
B : 11.86
CIE-Lch
L : 35.04
C : 33.59
H : 20.68
CIE-Luv
L : 35.04
U : 49.35
V : 7.85
Hunter-Lab
L : 29.19
A : 22.84
B : 8.23
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Dark Crimson (M140-7) - #843C41 Color Images and Patterns
