Behr Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) Paint Color

What color is Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)?

Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) is #7E6657, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 102, 87).

In the RGB color model, Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) has a red value of 126, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.0% magenta, 31.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.1° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) has a hue of 23.1° (degrees), 31.0 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.

Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) is cool or warm?

The color Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)?

Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a 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 Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) 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.