Nov 27, 2023 · Instead of saying Chantilly Lace is the whitest white from Benjamin Moore because it has a LRV of 92.2, it’s better to say Chantilly Lace has a LRV in the 90 to 92 range. …

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 …

Jan 27, 2025 · Understanding LRV can help you adjust our choice without too much trouble. For example, If your white paint looks too dark or dull on the wall, check the LRV number on the …

For white paints always look at the LVR which is the Light Reflectance Value and the higher the number the brighter the paint. For example, Behr Ultra Pure white has an LRV of 94 which to …

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 …

Understanding a bit about LRV will help you in selecting the correct shade of any paint color — but especially white — for your environment. Painting your house white sounds so simple! …

Feb 7, 2024 · Whites (LRV 75-100): These colors reflect most light, making them perfect for making small spaces appear larger or brightening up a dark room. Off-Whites (LRV 60-74): …

Aug 16, 2023 · Benjamin Moore Simply White has a high LRV of 91.7. White Dove Benjamin Moore OC-17 is a beautiful soft white paint colour with a hint of grey making it a popular …

The approximate light reflectance value (LRV) of an individual colour indicates the proportion of light that a surface reflects compared to the amount of light that falls on that surface. Black has …

Mar 10, 2025 · The LRV scale values range from 0 (the blackest black, absorbing all light) to 100 (the brightest white, reflecting all light). Since nothing in life is perfect, including LRV, there are …