Behr Swiss Coffee (12) Paint Color

What color is Swiss Coffee (12)?

Swiss Coffee (12) color belongs to the Beige White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Swiss Coffee (12) is #F1EDE0, and the RGB color code is RGB(241, 237, 224).

In the RGB color model, Swiss Coffee (12) has a red value of 241, a green value of 237, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 7.1% yellow, and 5.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45.9° (degrees), 37.8 % saturation, and 91.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Swiss Coffee (12) has a hue of 45.9° (degrees), 7.1 % saturation and 94.5 % brightness/value.

Swiss Coffee (12) is cool or warm?

The color Swiss Coffee (12) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Swiss Coffee (12)?

Swiss Coffee (12) has an LRV of nearly 85. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 85 puts Behr Swiss Coffee (12) 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.