Behr Reef Blue (S490-3) Paint Color

What color is Reef Blue (S490-3)?

Reef Blue (S490-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Reef Blue (S490-3) is #93BDCF, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 189, 207).

In the RGB color model, Reef Blue (S490-3) has a red value of 147, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.0% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198° (degrees), 38.5 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Reef Blue (S490-3) has a hue of 198° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.

Reef Blue (S490-3) is cool or warm?

The color Reef Blue (S490-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Reef Blue (S490-3)?

Reef Blue (S490-3) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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 47 puts Behr Reef Blue (S490-3) 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.