Benjamin Moore Barley 199

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Official page:Barley 199
Code:199
Name:Barley
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Barley?

The warm undertones of Benjamin Moore 199 Barley bring a sense of coziness and sophistication to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft shades like Off-White (OC-17) and Misty Gray (AC-1), creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. For a bolder look, consider combining it with a deep hue like Midnight Navy (206728). Whether used as the main wall color or as an accent, Benjamin Moore 199 Barley adds a touch of elegance to any room.

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LRV of Barley

Barley has an LRV of 67.55% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 67.55%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#EDD7A4
RGB Decimal237, 215, 164
RGB Percent92.94%, 84.31%, 64.31%
HSVHue: 42° Saturation: 30.8% Value: 92.94%
HSLhsl(42, 67, 79)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.28 Yellow: 30.8 Key: 7.06
YIQY: 215.764 I: 29.498 Q: -11.217
XYZX: 65.927 Y: 69.288 Z: 45.013
CIE LabL:86.646 a:0.158 b:27.987
CIE LuvL:86.646 u:16.646 v:38.798
Decimal15587236
Hunter Lab83.239, -4.295, 26.206

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