Farrow & Ball Olive (13) Paint Color

What color is Olive (13)?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Olive (13) is #8E8D6F, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 141, 111).

In the RGB color model, Olive (13) has a red value of 142, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.7% magenta, 21.8% yellow, and 44.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation, and 49.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Olive (13) has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation and 55.7 % brightness/value.

Olive (13) is cool or warm?

The color Olive (13) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Olive (13)? (For interior and product design)

Olive (13) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 26 puts Farrow & Ball Olive (13) 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.