Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5) Paint Color

What color is Adirondack Blue (N480-5)?

Adirondack Blue (N480-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is #74858F, and the RGB color code is RGB(116, 133, 143).

In the RGB color model, Adirondack Blue (N480-5) has a red value of 116, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.9% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 50.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Adirondack Blue (N480-5) has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is cool or warm?

The color Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Adirondack Blue (N480-5)?

Adirondack Blue (N480-5) has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 22 puts Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.