Behr Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) Paint Color

What color is Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27)?

Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) is #347D8B, and the RGB color code is RGB(52, 125, 139).

In the RGB color model, Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) has a red value of 52, a green value of 125, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 62.6% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation, and 37.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 62.6 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.

Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) is cool or warm?

The color Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27)?

Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 17 puts Behr Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27) 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.