Behr Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) Paint Color

What color is Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14)?

Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) is #A6B3C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 179, 201).

In the RGB color model, Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) has a red value of 166, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.4% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 217.7° (degrees), 24.5 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) has a hue of 217.7° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.

Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) is cool or warm?

The color Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14)?

Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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 45 puts Behr Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) 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.