Behr Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) Paint Color

What color is Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17)?

Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) is #D6D5BC, and the RGB color code is RGB(214, 213, 188).

In the RGB color model, Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) has a red value of 214, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 12.1% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 57.7° (degrees), 24.1 % saturation, and 78.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) has a hue of 57.7° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.

Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) is cool or warm?

The color Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17)?

Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a 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 66 puts Behr Pale Cucumber (PPU9-17) paint color in the lighter 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.