Behr Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) Paint Color

What color is Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21)?

Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) is #26B7B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(38, 183, 181).

In the RGB color model, Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) has a red value of 38, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 79.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.1% yellow, and 28.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 179.2° (degrees), 65.6 % saturation, and 43.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) has a hue of 179.2° (degrees), 79.2 % saturation and 71.8 % brightness/value.

Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) is cool or warm?

The color Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21)?

Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) has an LRV of nearly 38. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 38 puts Behr Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21) 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.