Behr Race Car Stripe (P170-6) Paint Color

What color is Race Car Stripe (P170-6)?

Race Car Stripe (P170-6) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Race Car Stripe (P170-6) is #CF4944, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 73, 68).

In the RGB color model, Race Car Stripe (P170-6) has a red value of 207, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 68. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 64.7% magenta, 67.1% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 2.2° (degrees), 59.1 % saturation, and 53.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Race Car Stripe (P170-6) has a hue of 2.2° (degrees), 67.1 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.

Race Car Stripe (P170-6) is cool or warm?

The color Race Car Stripe (P170-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Race Car Stripe (P170-6)?

Race Car Stripe (P170-6) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 18 puts Behr Race Car Stripe (P170-6) 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.