Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown HC-186

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Official page:Charleston Brown HC-186
Code:HC-186
Name:Charleston Brown
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown?

Benjamin Moore's HC-186 Charleston Brown brings a warm and rich feel to any space. This deep and sophisticated hue pairs beautifully with soft off-whites and creamy neutrals, creating a timeless and elegant look. Balancing the darkness of Charleston Brown with light colors like HC-186 opens up the room, providing a cozy yet spacious feel. Combining this deep brown with creamy whites and subtle greys can create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere in any interior.

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LRV of Charleston Brown

Charleston Brown has an LRV of 10.45% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 10.45%, 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#745239
RGB Decimal116, 82, 57
RGB Percent45.49%, 32.16%, 22.35%
HSVHue: 25° Saturation: 50.86% Value: 45.49%
HSLhsl(25, 34, 34)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.31 Yellow: 50.86 Key: 54.51
YIQY: 89.316 I: 28.294 Q: -0.588
XYZX: 10.959 Y: 10.044 Z: 5.231
CIE LabL:37.921 a:10.939 b:20.26
CIE LuvL:37.921 u:24.344 v:20.445
Decimal7623225
Hunter Lab31.692, 6.262, 12.398

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