Valspar Whiting Cottage (M307) Paint Color

What color is Whiting Cottage (M307)?

Whiting Cottage (M307) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whiting Cottage (M307) is #B2CEDE, and the RGB color code is RGB(178, 206, 222).

In the RGB color model, Whiting Cottage (M307) has a red value of 178, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.8% cyan, 7.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation, and 78.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whiting Cottage (M307) has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.

Whiting Cottage (M307) is cool or warm?

The color Whiting Cottage (M307) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Whiting Cottage (M307)?

Whiting Cottage (M307) has an LRV of nearly 59. 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 59 puts Valspar Whiting Cottage (M307) 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.