Behr Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) Paint Color

What color is Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20)?

Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) is #4B423F, and the RGB color code is RGB(75, 66, 63).

In the RGB color model, Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) has a red value of 75, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 63. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 70.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation, and 27.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) has a hue of 15° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 29.4 % brightness/value.

Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) is cool or warm?

The color Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20)?

Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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 6 puts Behr Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) 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.