Behr Velvet Curtain (S540-5) Paint Color

What color is Velvet Curtain (S540-5)?

Velvet Curtain (S540-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Velvet Curtain (S540-5) is #7E85A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 133, 163).

In the RGB color model, Velvet Curtain (S540-5) has a red value of 126, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.7% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 228.6° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Velvet Curtain (S540-5) has a hue of 228.6° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.

Velvet Curtain (S540-5) is cool or warm?

The color Velvet Curtain (S540-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Velvet Curtain (S540-5)?

Velvet Curtain (S540-5) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 24 puts Behr Velvet Curtain (S540-5) 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.