Behr Crashing Waves (S450-4) Paint Color

What color is Crashing Waves (S450-4)?

Crashing Waves (S450-4) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Crashing Waves (S450-4) is #86ABB3, and the RGB color code is RGB(134, 171, 179).

In the RGB color model, Crashing Waves (S450-4) has a red value of 134, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.1% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.7° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Crashing Waves (S450-4) has a hue of 190.7° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.

Crashing Waves (S450-4) is cool or warm?

The color Crashing Waves (S450-4) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Crashing Waves (S450-4)?

Crashing Waves (S450-4) has an LRV of nearly 37. 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 37 puts Behr Crashing Waves (S450-4) 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.