Valspar Gentle Wave (5007-7C) Paint Color

What color is Gentle Wave (5007-7C)?

Gentle Wave (5007-7C) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentle Wave (5007-7C) is #8BC8C3, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 200, 195).

In the RGB color model, Gentle Wave (5007-7C) has a red value of 139, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 195. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.5% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 175.1° (degrees), 35.7 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentle Wave (5007-7C) has a hue of 175.1° (degrees), 30.5 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.

Gentle Wave (5007-7C) is cool or warm?

The color Gentle Wave (5007-7C) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Gentle Wave (5007-7C)?

Gentle Wave (5007-7C) has an LRV of nearly 51. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 51 puts Valspar Gentle Wave (5007-7C) paint color in the medium 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.