Behr Canterbury Bells (P540-3) Paint Color

What color is Canterbury Bells (P540-3)?

Canterbury Bells (P540-3) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is #B9C3E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 195, 230).

In the RGB color model, Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has a red value of 185, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.6% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 226.7° (degrees), 47.4 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has a hue of 226.7° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.

Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is cool or warm?

The color Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Canterbury Bells (P540-3)?

Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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 55 puts Behr Canterbury Bells (P540-3) 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.