Benjamin Moore Pistachio (561) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Pistachio (561) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C9E2C5 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(201, 226, 197) |
| CMYK Values*: | 11.1%, 0.0%, 12.8%, 11.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Green |
What color is Pistachio (561)?
Pistachio (561) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pistachio (561) is #C9E2C5, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 226, 197).
In the RGB color model, Pistachio (561) has a red value of 201, a green value of 226, and a blue value of 197. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.8% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 111.7° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 82.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pistachio (561) has a hue of 111.7° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.
Pistachio (561) is cool or warm?
The color Pistachio (561) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Pistachio (561)?
Pistachio (561) has an LRV of nearly 71. By LRV value, it is a light 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
Pistachio (561)
Light Color
Compare LRV 71 of Pistachio (561) 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 71 puts Benjamin Moore Pistachio (561) paint color in the
lighter 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
Pistachio (561) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(201, 226, 197)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
226 (88.6%)
Blue
197 (77.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
11.06%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.83%
Key
11.37%
HSL
HSL(111.72deg, 33.3 %, 82.9 %)
Hue
111.72°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
82.94 %.
RYB
RYB(12, 55, 27)
Red
12 (4.7%)
Yellow
55 (21.5%)
Blue
27 (10.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
111.72°
Saturation
12.83 %.
Brightness / Value
88.63 %.
HWB
H: 111.72°
W: 77.25 %
B: 11.37 %
XYZ
X : 61.36
Y : 70.84
Z : 63.26
YXY
Y1 : 70.84
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 21.18%
M : 11.37%
Y : 22.75%
LRV
~ 70.8 %
Munsell Color System
0.1G 8.6/3.2
CIE-Lab
L : 87.41
A : -13.59
B : 11.4
CIE-Lch
L : 87.41
C : 17.74
H : 140
CIE-Luv
L : 87.41
U : -12.51
V : 19.28
Hunter-Lab
L : 84.17
A : -17.16
B : 14.35
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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
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