Behr Oarsman Blue (S450-5) Paint Color

What color is Oarsman Blue (S450-5)?

Oarsman Blue (S450-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oarsman Blue (S450-5) is #648D95, and the RGB color code is RGB(100, 141, 149).

In the RGB color model, Oarsman Blue (S450-5) has a red value of 100, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 32.9% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 41.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.8° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oarsman Blue (S450-5) has a hue of 189.8° (degrees), 32.9 % saturation and 58.4 % brightness/value.

Oarsman Blue (S450-5) is cool or warm?

The color Oarsman Blue (S450-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Oarsman Blue (S450-5)?

Oarsman Blue (S450-5) 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 Oarsman Blue (S450-5) 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.