Behr Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) Paint Color

What color is Whiskey Barrel (N230-6)?

Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) is #85705F, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 112, 95).

In the RGB color model, Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) has a red value of 133, a green value of 112, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.8% magenta, 28.6% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.8° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) has a hue of 26.8° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.

Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) is cool or warm?

The color Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Whiskey Barrel (N230-6)?

Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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 17 puts Behr Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) 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.