Behr Bellflower Blue (M540-1) Paint Color

What color is Bellflower Blue (M540-1)?

Bellflower Blue (M540-1) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bellflower Blue (M540-1) is #E1E9EF, and the RGB color code is RGB(225, 233, 239).

In the RGB color model, Bellflower Blue (M540-1) has a red value of 225, a green value of 233, and a blue value of 239. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.9% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 30.4 % saturation, and 91.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bellflower Blue (M540-1) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.

Bellflower Blue (M540-1) is cool or warm?

The color Bellflower Blue (M540-1) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Bellflower Blue (M540-1)?

Bellflower Blue (M540-1) has an LRV of nearly 81. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 81 puts Behr Bellflower Blue (M540-1) 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.