Behr Asphalt Gray (N520-6) Paint Color

What color is Asphalt Gray (N520-6)?

Asphalt Gray (N520-6) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Asphalt Gray (N520-6) is #5E5E5D, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 94, 93).

In the RGB color model, Asphalt Gray (N520-6) has a red value of 94, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.1% yellow, and 63.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.5 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Asphalt Gray (N520-6) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 1.1 % saturation and 36.9 % brightness/value.

Asphalt Gray (N520-6) is cool or warm?

The color Asphalt Gray (N520-6) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Asphalt Gray (N520-6)?

Asphalt Gray (N520-6) has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a 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 11 puts Behr Asphalt Gray (N520-6) 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.