Behr Sheer Apricot (M240-4) Paint Color

What color is Sheer Apricot (M240-4)?

Sheer Apricot (M240-4) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sheer Apricot (M240-4) is #F3C99D, and the RGB color code is RGB(243, 201, 157).

In the RGB color model, Sheer Apricot (M240-4) has a red value of 243, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 35.4% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.7° (degrees), 78.2 % saturation, and 78.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sheer Apricot (M240-4) has a hue of 30.7° (degrees), 35.4 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.

Sheer Apricot (M240-4) is cool or warm?

The color Sheer Apricot (M240-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sheer Apricot (M240-4)?

Sheer Apricot (M240-4) has an LRV of nearly 63. By LRV value, it is a 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 63 puts Behr Sheer Apricot (M240-4) paint color in the lighter 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.