Behr Vanilla Paste (S290-1) Paint Color

What color is Vanilla Paste (S290-1)?

Vanilla Paste (S290-1) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Vanilla Paste (S290-1) is #F3E7D3, and the RGB color code is RGB(243, 231, 211).

In the RGB color model, Vanilla Paste (S290-1) has a red value of 243, a green value of 231, and a blue value of 211. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.9% magenta, 13.2% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 57.1 % saturation, and 89.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Vanilla Paste (S290-1) has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.

Vanilla Paste (S290-1) is cool or warm?

The color Vanilla Paste (S290-1) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Vanilla Paste (S290-1)?

Vanilla Paste (S290-1) has an LRV of nearly 81. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 81 puts Behr Vanilla Paste (S290-1) 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.