Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12) Paint Color

What color is Canyon Wind (BL-W12)?

Canyon Wind (BL-W12) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Canyon Wind (BL-W12) is #E3E5DF, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 229, 223).

In the RGB color model, Canyon Wind (BL-W12) has a red value of 227, a green value of 229, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.6% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 88.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Canyon Wind (BL-W12) has a hue of 80° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.

Canyon Wind (BL-W12) is cool or warm?

The color Canyon Wind (BL-W12) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Canyon Wind (BL-W12)?

Canyon Wind (BL-W12) has an LRV of nearly 78. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 78 puts Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12) paint color in the lighter 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.