Behr Canterbury Bells (P540-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Canterbury Bells (P540-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #B9C3E6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(185, 195, 230) |
| CMYK Values*: | 19.6%, 15.2%, 0.0%, 9.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Canterbury Bells (P540-3)?
Canterbury Bells (P540-3) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is #B9C3E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 195, 230).
In the RGB color model, Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has a red value of 185, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.6% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 226.7° (degrees), 47.4 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has a hue of 226.7° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.
Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is cool or warm?
The color Canterbury Bells (P540-3) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Canterbury Bells (P540-3)?
Canterbury Bells (P540-3) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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.
Dark Color
Canterbury Bells (P540-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 55 of Canterbury Bells (P540-3) 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 55 puts Behr Canterbury Bells (P540-3) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Canterbury Bells (P540-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(185, 195, 230)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
19.57%
Magenta
15.22%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%
HSL
HSL(226.67deg, 47.4 %, 81.4 %)
Hue
226.67°
Saturation
47.37 %.
Lightness
81.37 %.
RYB
RYB(18, 23, 48)
Red
18 (7.1%)
Yellow
23 (9.1%)
Blue
48 (18.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
226.67°
Saturation
19.57 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.
HWB
H: 226.67°
W: 72.55 %
B: 9.80 %
XYZ
X : 53.81
Y : 55.06
Z : 82.65
YXY
Y1 : 55.06
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.29
CMY
C : 27.45%
M : 23.53%
Y : 9.80%
LRV
~ 55.1 %
Munsell Color System
5PB 7.8/3.7
CIE-Lab
L : 79.07
A : 3.81
B : -18.52
CIE-Lch
L : 79.07
C : 18.91
H : 281.64
CIE-Luv
L : 79.07
U : -7.17
V : -29.71
Hunter-Lab
L : 74.2
A : -0.41
B : -14.1
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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
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