Behr Gingersnap (S270-5) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Gingersnap (S270-5) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C79E73 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(199, 158, 115) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 20.6%, 42.2%, 22.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Gingersnap (S270-5)?
Gingersnap (S270-5) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gingersnap (S270-5) is #C79E73, and the RGB color code is RGB(199, 158, 115).
In the RGB color model, Gingersnap (S270-5) has a red value of 199, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.6% magenta, 42.2% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.7° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gingersnap (S270-5) has a hue of 30.7° (degrees), 42.2 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.
Gingersnap (S270-5) is cool or warm?
The color Gingersnap (S270-5) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Gingersnap (S270-5)?
Gingersnap (S270-5) has an LRV of nearly 38. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Gingersnap (S270-5)
Light Color
Compare LRV 38 of Gingersnap (S270-5) 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 38 puts Behr Gingersnap (S270-5) 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
Gingersnap (S270-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(199, 158, 115)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.60%
Yellow
42.21%
Key
21.96%
HSL
HSL(30.71deg, 42.9 %, 61.6 %)
Hue
30.71°
Saturation
42.86 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.
RYB
RYB(64, 99, 50)
Red
64 (25.0%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
50 (19.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
30.71°
Saturation
42.21 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.
HWB
H: 30.71°
W: 45.10 %
B: 21.96 %
XYZ
X : 38.87
Y : 37.83
Z : 21.47
YXY
Y1 : 37.83
X : 0.4
Y2 : 0.39
CMY
C : 21.96%
M : 38.04%
Y : 54.90%
LRV
~ 37.8 %
Munsell Color System
0.6Y 6.6/4.9
CIE-Lab
L : 67.9
A : 9.52
B : 28.24
CIE-Lch
L : 67.9
C : 29.8
H : 71.37
CIE-Luv
L : 67.9
U : 29.98
V : 34.66
Hunter-Lab
L : 61.51
A : 5.17
B : 22.36
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Gingersnap (S270-5) - #C79E73 Color Images and Patterns
