Valspar Bay Waves (4008-1A) Paint Color

What color is Bay Waves (4008-1A)?

Bay Waves (4008-1A) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bay Waves (4008-1A) is #CCCECC, and the RGB color code is RGB(204, 206, 204).

In the RGB color model, Bay Waves (4008-1A) has a red value of 204, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.0% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 2.0 % saturation, and 80.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bay Waves (4008-1A) has a hue of 120° (degrees), 1.0 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.

Bay Waves (4008-1A) is cool or warm?

The color Bay Waves (4008-1A) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Bay Waves (4008-1A)?

Bay Waves (4008-1A) has an LRV of nearly 61. 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 61 puts Valspar Bay Waves (4008-1A) 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.