Behr Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) Paint Color

What color is Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09)?

Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) is #404457, and the RGB color code is RGB(64, 68, 87).

In the RGB color model, Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) has a red value of 64, a green value of 68, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.4% cyan, 21.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 65.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 229.6° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation, and 29.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) has a hue of 229.6° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation and 34.1 % brightness/value.

Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) is cool or warm?

The color Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09)?

Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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 6 puts Behr Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09) 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.