Behr Perennial Blue (M530-3) Paint Color

What color is Perennial Blue (M530-3)?

Perennial Blue (M530-3) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Perennial Blue (M530-3) is #A4BBD3, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 187, 211).

In the RGB color model, Perennial Blue (M530-3) has a red value of 164, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 211. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.3% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 17.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.6° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation, and 73.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Perennial Blue (M530-3) has a hue of 210.6° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation and 82.7 % brightness/value.

Perennial Blue (M530-3) is cool or warm?

The color Perennial Blue (M530-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Perennial Blue (M530-3)?

Perennial Blue (M530-3) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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 48 puts Behr Perennial Blue (M530-3) 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.