Behr Cool Water Lake (P480-3) Paint Color

What color is Cool Water Lake (P480-3)?

Cool Water Lake (P480-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool Water Lake (P480-3) is #9BD9E5, and the RGB color code is RGB(155, 217, 229).

In the RGB color model, Cool Water Lake (P480-3) has a red value of 155, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 229. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 32.3% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 58.7 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool Water Lake (P480-3) has a hue of 189.7° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.

Cool Water Lake (P480-3) is cool or warm?

The color Cool Water Lake (P480-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Cool Water Lake (P480-3)?

Cool Water Lake (P480-3) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a light 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 62 puts Behr Cool Water Lake (P480-3) 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.