Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) Paint Color

What color is Magnetic Gray (N500-5)?

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Magnetic Gray (N500-5) is #838789, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 135, 137).

In the RGB color model, Magnetic Gray (N500-5) has a red value of 131, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.4% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 46.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 2.5 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Magnetic Gray (N500-5) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 4.4 % saturation and 53.7 % brightness/value.

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) is cool or warm?

The color Magnetic Gray (N500-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Magnetic Gray (N500-5)?

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 24 puts Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) 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.