Behr Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) Paint Color

What color is Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12)?

Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) is #CAC9C0, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 201, 192).

In the RGB color model, Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) has a red value of 202, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 192. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 5.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) has a hue of 54° (degrees), 5.0 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) is cool or warm?

The color Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12)?

Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) has an LRV of nearly 58. 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 58 puts Behr Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) 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.