Behr Prairie House (PPU9-12) Paint Color

What color is Prairie House (PPU9-12)?

Prairie House (PPU9-12) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Prairie House (PPU9-12) is #D3C9AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(211, 201, 173).

In the RGB color model, Prairie House (PPU9-12) has a red value of 211, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.7% magenta, 18.0% yellow, and 17.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 30.2 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Prairie House (PPU9-12) has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 18.0 % saturation and 82.7 % brightness/value.

Prairie House (PPU9-12) is cool or warm?

The color Prairie House (PPU9-12) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Prairie House (PPU9-12)?

Prairie House (PPU9-12) has an LRV of nearly 59. 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 59 puts Behr Prairie House (PPU9-12) 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.