Behr Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) Paint Color

What color is Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5)?

Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) is #D08F73, and the RGB color code is RGB(208, 143, 115).

In the RGB color model, Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) has a red value of 208, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.3% magenta, 44.7% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.1° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) has a hue of 18.1° (degrees), 44.7 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.

Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) is cool or warm?

The color Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5)?

Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 34 puts Behr Terra Cotta Clay (M200-5) 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.