Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green HC-135

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Official page:Lafayette Green HC-135
Code:HC-135
Name:Lafayette Green
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Lafayette Green?

The bold and earthy hue of Benjamin Moore's Lafayette Green (HC-135) brings a sense of richness and sophistication to any space. This deep olive tone pairs effortlessly with natural wood finishes, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. When paired with crisp whites or soft creams, Lafayette Green (HC-135) exudes a timeless elegance that is both calming and stylish. Incorporate accents in shades of burnt sienna or rust to enhance the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of a room painted in Lafayette Green (HC-135).

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LRV of Lafayette Green

Lafayette Green has an LRV of 10.54% 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 10.54%, 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#486055
RGB Decimal72, 96, 85
RGB Percent28.24%, 37.65%, 33.33%
HSVHue: 152° Saturation: 25.0% Value: 37.65%
HSLhsl(152, 14, 33)
CMYKCyan: 25.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 11.46 Key: 62.35
YIQY: 87.57 I: -10.767 Q: -8.5
XYZX: 8.494 Y: 10.399 Z: 10.152
CIE LabL:38.549 a:-11.579 b:3.362
CIE LuvL:38.549 u:-11.795 v:5.904
Decimal4743253
Hunter Lab32.248, -9.414, 3.909

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