Benjamin Moore Blue Porcelain (1641) Paint Color

What color is Blue Porcelain (1641)?

Blue Porcelain (1641) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Porcelain (1641) is #B1C7CB, and the RGB color code is RGB(177, 199, 203).

In the RGB color model, Blue Porcelain (1641) has a red value of 177, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.8% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.2° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 74.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Porcelain (1641) has a hue of 189.2° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.

Blue Porcelain (1641) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Porcelain (1641) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Porcelain (1641)?

Blue Porcelain (1641) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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 55 puts Benjamin Moore Blue Porcelain (1641) 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.