Valspar Dark Chocolate (M257) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Dark Chocolate (M257) |
| Hex Color Code: | #493D34 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(73, 61, 52) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 16.4%, 28.8%, 71.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | brown |
What color is Dark Chocolate (M257)?
Dark Chocolate (M257) color belongs to the brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Chocolate (M257) is #493D34, and the RGB color code is RGB(73, 61, 52).
In the RGB color model, Dark Chocolate (M257) has a red value of 73, a green value of 61, and a blue value of 52. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 28.8% yellow, and 71.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation, and 24.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Chocolate (M257) has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 28.8 % saturation and 28.6 % brightness/value.
Dark Chocolate (M257) is cool or warm?
The color Dark Chocolate (M257) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Dark Chocolate (M257)?
Dark Chocolate (M257) has an LRV of nearly 5. 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
Dark Chocolate (M257)
Light Color
Compare LRV 5 of Dark Chocolate (M257) 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 5 puts Valspar Dark Chocolate (M257) 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
Dark Chocolate (M257) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(73, 61, 52)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Green
61 (23.9%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.44%
Yellow
28.77%
Key
71.37%
HSL
HSL(25.71deg, 16.8 %, 24.5 %)
Hue
25.71°
Saturation
16.80 %.
Lightness
24.51 %.
RYB
RYB(158, 159, 162)
Red
158 (61.9%)
Yellow
159 (62.5%)
Blue
162 (63.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
25.71°
Saturation
28.77 %.
Brightness / Value
28.63 %.
HWB
H: 25.71°
W: 20.39 %
B: 71.37 %
XYZ
X : 5.04
Y : 5
Z : 3.95
YXY
Y1 : 5
X : 0.36
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 71.37%
M : 76.08%
Y : 79.61%
LRV
~ 5 %
Munsell Color System
0.7Y 2.5/1.4
CIE-Lab
L : 26.74
A : 3.57
B : 7.49
CIE-Lch
L : 26.74
C : 8.3
H : 64.49
CIE-Luv
L : 26.74
U : 7.42
V : 7.46
Hunter-Lab
L : 22.36
A : 1.06
B : 5.19
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Dark Chocolate (M257) - #493D34 Color Images and Patterns
