Benjamin Moore Blue Rapids (745) Paint Color

What color is Blue Rapids (745)?

Blue Rapids (745) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Rapids (745) is #95C8D2, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 200, 210).

In the RGB color model, Blue Rapids (745) has a red value of 149, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 210. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.0% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 17.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.8° (degrees), 40.4 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Rapids (745) has a hue of 189.8° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation and 82.4 % brightness/value.

Blue Rapids (745) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Rapids (745) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Rapids (745)?

Blue Rapids (745) has an LRV of nearly 52. 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 52 puts Benjamin Moore Blue Rapids (745) 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.