Behr Light Granite (N340-1) Paint Color

What color is Light Granite (N340-1)?

Light Granite (N340-1) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Granite (N340-1) is #E2DDCF, and the RGB color code is RGB(226, 221, 207).

In the RGB color model, Light Granite (N340-1) has a red value of 226, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 8.4% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 24.7 % saturation, and 84.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Granite (N340-1) has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.

Light Granite (N340-1) is cool or warm?

The color Light Granite (N340-1) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Light Granite (N340-1)?

Light Granite (N340-1) has an LRV of nearly 72. 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 72 puts Behr Light Granite (N340-1) 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.