Benjamin Moore Nicolson Red (CW-270) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Nicolson Red (CW-270) |
| Hex Color Code: | #64413D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(100, 65, 61) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 35.0%, 39.0%, 60.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Nicolson Red (CW-270)?
Nicolson Red (CW-270) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nicolson Red (CW-270) is #64413D, and the RGB color code is RGB(100, 65, 61).
In the RGB color model, Nicolson Red (CW-270) has a red value of 100, a green value of 65, and a blue value of 61. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 35.0% magenta, 39.0% yellow, and 60.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 6.2° (degrees), 24.2 % saturation, and 31.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nicolson Red (CW-270) has a hue of 6.2° (degrees), 39.0 % saturation and 39.2 % brightness/value.
Nicolson Red (CW-270) is cool or warm?
The color Nicolson Red (CW-270) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Nicolson Red (CW-270)?
Nicolson Red (CW-270) 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.
Dark Color
Nicolson Red (CW-270)
Light Color
Compare LRV 7 of Nicolson Red (CW-270) 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 7 puts Benjamin Moore Nicolson Red (CW-270) 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
Nicolson Red (CW-270) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(100, 65, 61)
Red
100 (39.2%)
Green
65 (25.5%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
35.00%
Yellow
39.00%
Key
60.78%
HSL
HSL(6.15deg, 24.2 %, 31.6 %)
Hue
6.15°
Saturation
24.22 %.
Lightness
31.57 %.
RYB
RYB(150, 138, 140)
Red
150 (58.8%)
Yellow
138 (54.0%)
Blue
140 (55.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
6.15°
Saturation
39.00 %.
Brightness / Value
39.22 %.
HWB
H: 6.15°
W: 23.92 %
B: 60.78 %
XYZ
X : 7.99
Y : 6.83
Z : 5.31
YXY
Y1 : 6.83
X : 0.4
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 60.78%
M : 74.51%
Y : 76.08%
LRV
~ 6.8 %
Munsell Color System
2YR 3.0/2.7
CIE-Lab
L : 31.41
A : 14.66
B : 8.66
CIE-Lch
L : 31.41
C : 17.03
H : 30.57
CIE-Luv
L : 31.41
U : 22.5
V : 7.37
Hunter-Lab
L : 26.13
A : 8.85
B : 6.24
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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
Nicolson Red (CW-270) - #64413D Color Images and Patterns
