Behr Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) Paint Color

What color is Poetry Reading (MQ5-17)?

Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) is #9FAEC9, and the RGB color code is RGB(159, 174, 201).

In the RGB color model, Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) has a red value of 159, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.9% cyan, 13.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 218.6° (degrees), 28.0 % saturation, and 70.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) has a hue of 218.6° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.

Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) is cool or warm?

The color Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Poetry Reading (MQ5-17)?

Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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 42 puts Behr Poetry Reading (MQ5-17) 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.