Behr Norwegian Blue (N470-5) Paint Color

What color is Norwegian Blue (N470-5)?

Norwegian Blue (N470-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Norwegian Blue (N470-5) is #78888E, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 136, 142).

In the RGB color model, Norwegian Blue (N470-5) has a red value of 120, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.5% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Norwegian Blue (N470-5) has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 55.7 % brightness/value.

Norwegian Blue (N470-5) is cool or warm?

The color Norwegian Blue (N470-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Norwegian Blue (N470-5)?

Norwegian Blue (N470-5) 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 Norwegian Blue (N470-5) 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.