Behr Charcoal Blue (N490-5) Paint Color

What color is Charcoal Blue (N490-5)?

Charcoal Blue (N490-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charcoal Blue (N490-5) is #6F7B84, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 123, 132).

In the RGB color model, Charcoal Blue (N490-5) has a red value of 111, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.9% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charcoal Blue (N490-5) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.

Charcoal Blue (N490-5) is cool or warm?

The color Charcoal Blue (N490-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Charcoal Blue (N490-5)?

Charcoal Blue (N490-5) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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 19 puts Behr Charcoal Blue (N490-5) 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.