Behr Submarine Gray (N470-7) Paint Color

What color is Submarine Gray (N470-7)?

Submarine Gray (N470-7) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Submarine Gray (N470-7) is #4D585C, and the RGB color code is RGB(77, 88, 92).

In the RGB color model, Submarine Gray (N470-7) has a red value of 77, a green value of 88, and a blue value of 92. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.3% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 63.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation, and 33.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Submarine Gray (N470-7) has a hue of 196° (degrees), 16.3 % saturation and 36.1 % brightness/value.

Submarine Gray (N470-7) is cool or warm?

The color Submarine Gray (N470-7) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Submarine Gray (N470-7)?

Submarine Gray (N470-7) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a 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 9 puts Behr Submarine Gray (N470-7) 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.