Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) Paint Color

What color is Ash Blue (N470-1)?

Ash Blue (N470-1) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ash Blue (N470-1) is #CBD5D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 213, 214).

In the RGB color model, Ash Blue (N470-1) has a red value of 203, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation, and 81.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ash Blue (N470-1) has a hue of 185.5° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.

Ash Blue (N470-1) is cool or warm?

The color Ash Blue (N470-1) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Ash Blue (N470-1)?

Ash Blue (N470-1) has an LRV of nearly 65. By LRV value, it is a light 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 65 puts Behr Ash Blue (N470-1) paint color in the lighter 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.