Behr Indian Sunset (M170-5) Paint Color

What color is Indian Sunset (M170-5)?

Indian Sunset (M170-5) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Indian Sunset (M170-5) is #D98A7D, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 138, 125).

In the RGB color model, Indian Sunset (M170-5) has a red value of 217, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 42.4% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 8.5° (degrees), 54.8 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Indian Sunset (M170-5) has a hue of 8.5° (degrees), 42.4 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.

Indian Sunset (M170-5) is cool or warm?

The color Indian Sunset (M170-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Indian Sunset (M170-5)?

Indian Sunset (M170-5) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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 34 puts Behr Indian Sunset (M170-5) 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.