A great article to read to learn more about LRV is Light Reflectance Value: What Do Those Numbers Mean?īasically, Reflection has an LRV of 66, so it will reflect a good amount of light. LRVs range from 0 -100, with 100 being pure white and 0 being absolute black. LRV, or Light Reflectance Value, is a measurement commonly used by design professionals that measures the amount of light reflected from and absorbed by a surface.
LRV, What is it, and why is it beneficial to understand? COLOR COLLECTIONS – Color ID (Minimalist), Top 50 Colors.Let’s start strong with a few stats on SW Reflection. The walls are the perfect backdrop for architectural details and finishes to stand out and take center stage.TRY A SAMPLIZE SAMPLE OF REFLECTION STATS This correlates with the amount of pigment used in the paint base and let’s you maintain that perfect color match, while adjusting how intense that color appears on the wall.Īt The Greenwich House, most of the paint is at a 50% intensity allowing it to have a softness. When you order your test cans, request 100%, 75%, 50%, maybe even 25% intensity. I encourage people to play around with intensity. Don’t just use standard paint colors as the company formulates. Reflection from Sherwin-Williams by contrast demonstrates a tone that can play as that neutral, while still achieving visual interest. They paint all the walls linen or beige which does have the effect of making the home fit into a broader reach of styles, but it reads as dull and boring too. This balance also lends the color to being an attractive alternative to crisp white or linen colors when you are getting ready to sell your home.Īs a Realtor, I often see homeowners attempt to increase the saleability of their home by neutralizing their home. To have a color hue that perfectly sits in the middle of so many opportunities is perfect for the home. I find this almost magical and chameleon like as a designer. In my guest suite where I have warmer toned tiles the color adopts a warmer tone. For instance, in the master suite where the color tones are more white and cool, the color adopts this and reflects a more cool and calming tone. The hue also has the ability to play off it’s design surroundings. This is where I come to classic gray tones and “Reflection” from Sherwin-Williams is a nice balance between cool and warm gray. Cool colors are known to inspire calm and serenity, but if they are overly cold they can also be a barrier to the warmth we seek when in doors, particularly in the winter.
I’m not a huge fan of overly bold colors and I like a paint color that let’s art, accessories, and furnishings stand out and be showcased. Personally I’m drawn to calm, neutral color hues. “What is the paint color used on the walls?” Well here’s the ultimate reveal and some tips to getting just the right intensity and hue in your home. When we got to the finishing stage at The Greenwich House we were hearing one common question from you above everything else.
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