Behr Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) Paint Color

What color is Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)?

Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) is #33578A, and the RGB color code is RGB(51, 87, 138).

In the RGB color model, Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) has a red value of 51, a green value of 87, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.0% cyan, 37.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.2° (degrees), 46.0 % saturation, and 37.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) has a hue of 215.2° (degrees), 63.0 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.

Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)?

Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 9 puts Behr Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03) 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.