Behr Cajun Red (PPU2-15) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Cajun Red (PPU2-15) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A45A4A |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(164, 90, 74) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 45.1%, 54.9%, 35.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Cajun Red (PPU2-15)?
Cajun Red (PPU2-15) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cajun Red (PPU2-15) is #A45A4A, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 90, 74).
In the RGB color model, Cajun Red (PPU2-15) has a red value of 164, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 45.1% magenta, 54.9% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10.7° (degrees), 37.8 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cajun Red (PPU2-15) has a hue of 10.7° (degrees), 54.9 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.
Cajun Red (PPU2-15) is cool or warm?
The color Cajun Red (PPU2-15) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Cajun Red (PPU2-15)?
Cajun Red (PPU2-15) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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.
Dark Color
Cajun Red (PPU2-15)
Light Color
Compare LRV 16 of Cajun Red (PPU2-15) 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 16 puts Behr Cajun Red (PPU2-15) 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
Cajun Red (PPU2-15) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(164, 90, 74)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
90 (35.3%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
45.12%
Yellow
54.88%
Key
35.69%
HSL
HSL(10.67deg, 37.8 %, 46.7 %)
Hue
10.67°
Saturation
37.82 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.
RYB
RYB(127, 106, 86)
Red
127 (49.7%)
Yellow
106 (41.6%)
Blue
86 (33.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
10.67°
Saturation
54.88 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.
HWB
H: 10.67°
W: 29.02 %
B: 35.69 %
XYZ
X : 20.2
Y : 15.7
Z : 8.44
YXY
Y1 : 15.7
X : 0.46
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 35.69%
M : 64.71%
Y : 70.98%
LRV
~ 15.7 %
Munsell Color System
0.4YR 4.5/6.7
CIE-Lab
L : 46.58
A : 28.66
B : 22.6
CIE-Lch
L : 46.58
C : 36.5
H : 38.26
CIE-Luv
L : 46.58
U : 54.32
V : 20.86
Hunter-Lab
L : 39.62
A : 21.67
B : 15.1
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Color Combinations
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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