Benjamin Moore Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) |
| Hex Color Code: | #927254 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(146, 114, 84) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 21.9%, 42.5%, 42.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Brown |
What color is Valley Forge Brown (HC-74)?
Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) is #927254, and the RGB color code is RGB(146, 114, 84).
In the RGB color model, Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) has a red value of 146, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 84. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.9% magenta, 42.5% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29° (degrees), 27.0 % saturation, and 45.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) has a hue of 29° (degrees), 42.5 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.
Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) is cool or warm?
The color Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Valley Forge Brown (HC-74)?
Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Valley Forge Brown (HC-74)
Light Color
Compare LRV 19 of Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) 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 19 puts Benjamin Moore Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) 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
Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(146, 114, 84)
Red
146 (57.3%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
84 (32.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.92%
Yellow
42.47%
Key
42.75%
HSL
HSL(29.03deg, 27.0 %, 45.1 %)
Hue
29.03°
Saturation
26.96 %.
Lightness
45.10 %.
RYB
RYB(103, 118, 92)
Red
103 (40.3%)
Yellow
118 (46.2%)
Blue
92 (36.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
29.03°
Saturation
42.47 %.
Brightness / Value
57.25 %.
HWB
H: 29.03°
W: 32.94 %
B: 42.75 %
XYZ
X : 19.47
Y : 18.79
Z : 10.99
YXY
Y1 : 18.79
X : 0.4
Y2 : 0.38
CMY
C : 42.75%
M : 55.29%
Y : 67.06%
LRV
~ 18.8 %
Munsell Color System
10YR 5.0/4
CIE-Lab
L : 50.44
A : 8.39
B : 21.43
CIE-Lch
L : 50.44
C : 23.02
H : 68.62
CIE-Luv
L : 50.44
U : 23.08
V : 24.61
Hunter-Lab
L : 43.34
A : 4.34
B : 15.31
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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
Valley Forge Brown (HC-74) - #927254 Color Images and Patterns
