Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) Paint Color

What color is Bleached Linen (PPU5-09)?

Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) is #F3ECE1, and the RGB color code is RGB(243, 236, 225).

In the RGB color model, Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) has a red value of 243, a green value of 236, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 7.4% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.7° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation, and 91.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) has a hue of 36.7° (degrees), 7.4 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.

Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) is cool or warm?

The color Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bleached Linen (PPU5-09)?

Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) has an LRV of nearly 84. 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 84 puts Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) 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.