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Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid (2072-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Wild Orchid (2072-40)
Hex Color Code: #957E99
RGB Color Code: RGB(149, 126, 153)
CMYK Values*: 2.6%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 40.0%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Wild Orchid (2072-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Wild Orchid (2072-40)?

Wild Orchid (2072-40) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wild Orchid (2072-40) is #957E99, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 126, 153).

In the RGB color model, Wild Orchid (2072-40) has a red value of 149, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.6% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 291.1° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wild Orchid (2072-40) has a hue of 291.1° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.


Wild Orchid (2072-40) is cool or warm?

The color Wild Orchid (2072-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Wild Orchid (2072-40)?

Wild Orchid (2072-40) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

Wild Orchid (2072-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Wild Orchid (2072-40) 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 24 puts Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid (2072-40) 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


Wild Orchid (2072-40) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(149, 126, 153)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
126 (49.4%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.61%
Magenta
17.65%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(291.11deg, 11.7 %, 54.7 %)

Hue
291.11°
Saturation
11.69 %.
Lightness
54.71 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 74, 92)
Red
66 (25.7%)
Yellow
74 (28.8%)
Blue
92 (35.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
291.11°
Saturation
17.65 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 291.11°

W: 49.41 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 25.61

Y : 23.61

Z : 33.34

YXY

Y1 : 23.61

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 41.57%

M : 50.59%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 23.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.3P 5.4/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 55.7

A : 13.89

B : -11.19

CIE-Lch

L : 55.7

C : 17.84

H : 321.13

CIE-Luv

L : 55.7

U : 11.31

V : -18.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.59

A : 9.03

B : -6.67






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Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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