Behr Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) Paint Color

What color is Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16)?

Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) is #F2C98A, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 201, 138).

In the RGB color model, Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) has a red value of 242, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 43.0% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.3° (degrees), 80.0 % saturation, and 74.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) has a hue of 36.3° (degrees), 43.0 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.

Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) is cool or warm?

The color Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16)?

Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) has an LRV of nearly 62. 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 62 puts Behr Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) 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.