Behr Cool Ashes (N520-4) Paint Color

What color is Cool Ashes (N520-4)?

Cool Ashes (N520-4) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool Ashes (N520-4) is #929291, and the RGB color code is RGB(146, 146, 145).

In the RGB color model, Cool Ashes (N520-4) has a red value of 146, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 145. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.7% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.5 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool Ashes (N520-4) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.7 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.

Cool Ashes (N520-4) is cool or warm?

The color Cool Ashes (N520-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cool Ashes (N520-4)?

Cool Ashes (N520-4) has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 29 puts Behr Cool Ashes (N520-4) 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.