Behr Charter Blue (M530-6) Paint Color

What color is Charter Blue (M530-6)?

Charter Blue (M530-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charter Blue (M530-6) is #546E91, and the RGB color code is RGB(84, 110, 145).

In the RGB color model, Charter Blue (M530-6) has a red value of 84, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 145. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 42.1% cyan, 24.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 214.4° (degrees), 26.6 % saturation, and 44.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charter Blue (M530-6) has a hue of 214.4° (degrees), 42.1 % saturation and 56.9 % brightness/value.

Charter Blue (M530-6) is cool or warm?

The color Charter Blue (M530-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Charter Blue (M530-6)?

Charter Blue (M530-6) has an LRV of nearly 15. 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 15 puts Behr Charter Blue (M530-6) 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.