Behr Brown Velvet (N160-7) Paint Color

What color is Brown Velvet (N160-7)?

Brown Velvet (N160-7) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brown Velvet (N160-7) is #704E40, and the RGB color code is RGB(112, 78, 64).

In the RGB color model, Brown Velvet (N160-7) has a red value of 112, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.4% magenta, 42.9% yellow, and 56.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.5° (degrees), 27.3 % saturation, and 34.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brown Velvet (N160-7) has a hue of 17.5° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation and 43.9 % brightness/value.

Brown Velvet (N160-7) is cool or warm?

The color Brown Velvet (N160-7) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Brown Velvet (N160-7)?

Brown Velvet (N160-7) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 9 puts Behr Brown Velvet (N160-7) paint color in the darker 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.