Behr African Plain (S320-7) Paint Color

What color is African Plain (S320-7)?

African Plain (S320-7) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for African Plain (S320-7) is #86714A, and the RGB color code is RGB(134, 113, 74).

In the RGB color model, African Plain (S320-7) has a red value of 134, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 44.8% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39° (degrees), 28.8 % saturation, and 40.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, African Plain (S320-7) has a hue of 39° (degrees), 44.8 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.

African Plain (S320-7) is cool or warm?

The color African Plain (S320-7) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of African Plain (S320-7)?

African Plain (S320-7) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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 17 puts Behr African Plain (S320-7) 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.