Valspar Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) |
| Hex Color Code: | #534C4C |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(83, 76, 76) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 8.4%, 8.4%, 67.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | black |
What color is Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G)?
Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) color belongs to the black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) is #534C4C, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 76, 76).
In the RGB color model, Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) has a red value of 83, a green value of 76, and a blue value of 76. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.4% magenta, 8.4% yellow, and 67.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 4.4 % saturation, and 31.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation and 32.5 % brightness/value.
Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) is cool or warm?
The color Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G)?
Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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
Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G)
Light Color
Compare LRV 8 of Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) 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 8 puts Valspar Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) 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
Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(83, 76, 76)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Green
76 (29.8%)
Blue
76 (29.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.43%
Yellow
8.43%
Key
67.45%
HSL
HSL(0deg, 4.4 %, 31.2 %)
Hue
0°
Saturation
4.40 %.
Lightness
31.18 %.
RYB
RYB(131, 139, 149)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Yellow
139 (54.5%)
Blue
149 (58.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
0°
Saturation
8.43 %.
Brightness / Value
32.55 %.
HWB
H: 0°
W: 29.80 %
B: 67.45 %
XYZ
X : 7.46
Y : 7.53
Z : 7.9
YXY
Y1 : 7.53
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 67.45%
M : 70.20%
Y : 70.20%
LRV
~ 7.5 %
Munsell Color System
8.5R 3.1/0.5
CIE-Lab
L : 32.98
A : 2.9
B : 1.05
CIE-Lch
L : 32.98
C : 3.09
H : 19.79
CIE-Luv
L : 32.98
U : 3.92
V : 0.84
Hunter-Lab
L : 27.44
A : 0.48
B : 2.14
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Color Combinations
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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