Benjamin Moore Walnut (CW-240) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Walnut (CW-240) |
| Hex Color Code: | #906558 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(144, 101, 88) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 29.9%, 38.9%, 43.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Brown |
What color is Walnut (CW-240)?
Walnut (CW-240) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Walnut (CW-240) is #906558, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 101, 88).
In the RGB color model, Walnut (CW-240) has a red value of 144, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 88. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.9% magenta, 38.9% yellow, and 43.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13.9° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Walnut (CW-240) has a hue of 13.9° (degrees), 38.9 % saturation and 56.5 % brightness/value.
Walnut (CW-240) is cool or warm?
The color Walnut (CW-240) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Walnut (CW-240)?
Walnut (CW-240) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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
Walnut (CW-240)
Light Color
Compare LRV 16 of Walnut (CW-240) 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore Walnut (CW-240) 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
Walnut (CW-240) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(144, 101, 88)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
88 (34.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.86%
Yellow
38.89%
Key
43.53%
HSL
HSL(13.93deg, 24.1 %, 45.5 %)
Hue
13.93°
Saturation
24.14 %.
Lightness
45.49 %.
RYB
RYB(110, 111, 98)
Red
110 (43.2%)
Yellow
111 (43.5%)
Blue
98 (38.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
13.93°
Saturation
38.89 %.
Brightness / Value
56.47 %.
HWB
H: 13.93°
W: 34.51 %
B: 43.53 %
XYZ
X : 17.92
Y : 15.94
Z : 11.37
YXY
Y1 : 15.94
X : 0.4
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 43.53%
M : 60.39%
Y : 65.49%
LRV
~ 15.9 %
Munsell Color System
3YR 4.5/3.9
CIE-Lab
L : 46.9
A : 15.58
B : 14.28
CIE-Lch
L : 46.9
C : 21.13
H : 42.5
CIE-Luv
L : 46.9
U : 29.46
V : 14.92
Hunter-Lab
L : 39.93
A : 10.23
B : 11.07
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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
Walnut (CW-240) - #906558 Color Images and Patterns
