Behr Washed Olive (S350-3) Paint Color

What color is Washed Olive (S350-3)?

Washed Olive (S350-3) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Washed Olive (S350-3) is #C5C0A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 192, 163).

In the RGB color model, Washed Olive (S350-3) has a red value of 197, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 17.3% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation, and 70.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Washed Olive (S350-3) has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.

Washed Olive (S350-3) is cool or warm?

The color Washed Olive (S350-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Washed Olive (S350-3)?

Washed Olive (S350-3) has an LRV of nearly 52. 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 52 puts Behr Washed Olive (S350-3) 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.