Behr Aspiring Blue (S440-3) Paint Color

What color is Aspiring Blue (S440-3)?

Aspiring Blue (S440-3) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aspiring Blue (S440-3) is #A2C1C0, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 193, 192).

In the RGB color model, Aspiring Blue (S440-3) has a red value of 162, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 192. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.5% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 178.1° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aspiring Blue (S440-3) has a hue of 178.1° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.

Aspiring Blue (S440-3) is cool or warm?

The color Aspiring Blue (S440-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Aspiring Blue (S440-3)?

Aspiring Blue (S440-3) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 50 puts Behr Aspiring Blue (S440-3) paint color in the medium 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.