Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) Paint Color

What color is Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09)?

Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) is #C3B69F, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 182, 159).

In the RGB color model, Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) has a red value of 195, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 18.5% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.3° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) has a hue of 38.3° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.

Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) is cool or warm?

The color Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09)?

Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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 48 puts Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) 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.