Behr Bossa Nova (S540-7) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Bossa Nova (S540-7) |
| Hex Color Code: | #51556D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(81, 85, 109) |
| CMYK Values*: | 25.7%, 22.0%, 0.0%, 57.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Bossa Nova (S540-7)?
Bossa Nova (S540-7) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bossa Nova (S540-7) is #51556D, and the RGB color code is RGB(81, 85, 109).
In the RGB color model, Bossa Nova (S540-7) has a red value of 81, a green value of 85, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.7% cyan, 22.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 231.4° (degrees), 14.7 % saturation, and 37.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bossa Nova (S540-7) has a hue of 231.4° (degrees), 25.7 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.
Bossa Nova (S540-7) is cool or warm?
The color Bossa Nova (S540-7) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Bossa Nova (S540-7)?
Bossa Nova (S540-7) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a 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.
Dark Color
Bossa Nova (S540-7)
Light Color
Compare LRV 9 of Bossa Nova (S540-7) with dark and light Color
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 9 puts Behr Bossa Nova (S540-7) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Bossa Nova (S540-7) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(81, 85, 109)
Red
81 (31.8%)
Green
85 (33.3%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
25.69%
Magenta
22.02%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
57.25%
HSL
HSL(231.43deg, 14.7 %, 37.3 %)
Hue
231.43°
Saturation
14.74 %.
Lightness
37.25 %.
RYB
RYB(104, 116, 148)
Red
104 (41.0%)
Yellow
116 (45.6%)
Blue
148 (58.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
231.43°
Saturation
25.69 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.
HWB
H: 231.43°
W: 31.76 %
B: 57.25 %
XYZ
X : 9.4
Y : 9.35
Z : 15.78
YXY
Y1 : 9.35
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.27
CMY
C : 68.24%
M : 66.67%
Y : 57.25%
LRV
~ 9.4 %
Munsell Color System
5.1PB 3.5/2.4
CIE-Lab
L : 36.65
A : 4.3
B : -14.27
CIE-Lch
L : 36.65
C : 14.9
H : 286.77
CIE-Luv
L : 36.65
U : -3.3
V : -19.6
Hunter-Lab
L : 30.58
A : 1.37
B : -9.19
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Bossa Nova (S540-7) - #51556D Color Images and Patterns
