Behr Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) Paint Color

What color is Cameroon Green (PPU12-17)?

Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) is #60746D, and the RGB color code is RGB(96, 116, 109).

In the RGB color model, Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) has a red value of 96, a green value of 116, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.0% yellow, and 54.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 159° (degrees), 9.4 % saturation, and 41.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) has a hue of 159° (degrees), 17.2 % saturation and 45.5 % brightness/value.

Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) is cool or warm?

The color Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Cameroon Green (PPU12-17)?

Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts Behr Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) 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.