Behr Oceanic Climate (N470-2) Paint Color

What color is Oceanic Climate (N470-2)?

Oceanic Climate (N470-2) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oceanic Climate (N470-2) is #BBC8C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(187, 200, 201).

In the RGB color model, Oceanic Climate (N470-2) has a red value of 187, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184.3° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation, and 76.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oceanic Climate (N470-2) has a hue of 184.3° (degrees), 7.0 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.

Oceanic Climate (N470-2) is cool or warm?

The color Oceanic Climate (N470-2) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Oceanic Climate (N470-2)?

Oceanic Climate (N470-2) has an LRV of nearly 56. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 56 puts Behr Oceanic Climate (N470-2) paint color in the medium 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.