Behr Living Stream (M490-6) Paint Color

What color is Living Stream (M490-6)?

Living Stream (M490-6) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Living Stream (M490-6) is #37708C, and the RGB color code is RGB(55, 112, 140).

In the RGB color model, Living Stream (M490-6) has a red value of 55, a green value of 112, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 60.7% cyan, 20.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.8° (degrees), 43.6 % saturation, and 38.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Living Stream (M490-6) has a hue of 199.8° (degrees), 60.7 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.

Living Stream (M490-6) is cool or warm?

The color Living Stream (M490-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Living Stream (M490-6)?

Living Stream (M490-6) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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 14 puts Behr Living Stream (M490-6) 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.