Behr Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) Paint Color

What color is Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)?

Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is #8A9C99, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 156, 153).

In the RGB color model, Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has a red value of 138, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.9% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 170° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has a hue of 170° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.

Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is cool or warm?

The color Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)?

Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 31 puts Behr Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) paint color in the darker 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.