Behr North Pole Blue (M480-5A) Paint Color

What color is North Pole Blue (M480-5A)?

North Pole Blue (M480-5A) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for North Pole Blue (M480-5A) is #55A0B7, and the RGB color code is RGB(85, 160, 183).

In the RGB color model, North Pole Blue (M480-5A) has a red value of 85, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 183. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 53.6% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.1° (degrees), 40.5 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, North Pole Blue (M480-5A) has a hue of 194.1° (degrees), 53.6 % saturation and 71.8 % brightness/value.

North Pole Blue (M480-5A) is cool or warm?

The color North Pole Blue (M480-5A) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of North Pole Blue (M480-5A)?

North Pole Blue (M480-5A) has an LRV of nearly 30. 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 30 puts Behr North Pole Blue (M480-5A) 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.