Nov 5, 2024 · Every paint color has an LRV number on a scale between 0 (black) and 100 (white). The number tells you how light or darker a paint color is compared to pure black (LRV—0) and pure white (LRV—100). In other words, a paint color’s LRV states its DEPTH (i.e., off-white/light/medium/dark).

Nov 27, 2023 · LRV is the acronym for Light Reflectance Value. LRV quantifies the lightness and brightness of a color. The Paint Color DNA Table has LRV for all major brands including hard to find Farrow & Ball LRV and Magnolia Home LRV. It’s a free resource and, frankly, the very best color tool you can find.

Feb 7, 2024 · Light Colors (LRV 46-59): Great for adding a hint of color while keeping the room airy and light. Ideal for living rooms or kitchens. Medium Colors (LRV 31-45): These colors start to absorb more light, creating a more defined atmosphere without darkening a room too much. Good for dining rooms or home offices.

What is a MEDIUM LRV? Next, paint colors 40–60 are considered a medium LRV. They will reflect an average amount of light and are very safe to use inside or outside.

Dec 14, 2022 · Light reflectance value, or LRV, is expressed as a percentage, ranging from 0% being absolute black to 100% being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more usable light a color reflects and the brighter the area appears. The color’s LRV measurement indicates the amount of usable light a color absorbs.

Jan 29, 2025 · Light Reflectance Value (LRV) measures the percentage of light a colored surface reflects. On a scale from 0 to 100, 0 is absolute black, reflecting no light, while 100 is pure white, reflecting all light. The LRV of a paint color influences how it …

Mar 10, 2025 · Medium LRV paint colors sit in the 40-60 range and basically cover your mid-toned shades like green gray, blue gray and greige. These colors strike a nice balance by reflecting more light than the lower LRV range, but still adding …

Oct 4, 2024 · Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measurement on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. This scale tells you how much light a paint color will reflect back into a room and how much it will absorb.

Mar 4, 2021 · LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value which refers to how light or dark the paint color is. Ranging from 0 (black) to 100 (white), the value can be well determined. The lower the LRV value – the darker the color, and vice versa!

Light reflective value (or LRV) in simplest terms is a percentage of light that is reflected by any given paint color. You can actually predict how light or how dark the shade will be by using the LRV, which is generally measured on a scale of zero to 100 percent. 0% is at one end which is black and it reflects no light; 100% is white and ...