Valspar Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) Paint Color

What color is Cottage by the Sea (V069-5)?

Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) is #306D88, and the RGB color code is RGB(48, 109, 136).

In the RGB color model, Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) has a red value of 48, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 64.7% cyan, 19.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 46.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.4° (degrees), 47.8 % saturation, and 36.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) has a hue of 198.4° (degrees), 64.7 % saturation and 53.3 % brightness/value.

Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) is cool or warm?

The color Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Cottage by the Sea (V069-5)?

Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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 13 puts Valspar Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) 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.