Behr Khaki Shade (YL-W11) Paint Color

What color is Khaki Shade (YL-W11)?

Khaki Shade (YL-W11) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Khaki Shade (YL-W11) is #D4C5AC, and the RGB color code is RGB(212, 197, 172).

In the RGB color model, Khaki Shade (YL-W11) has a red value of 212, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 18.9% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 31.7 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Khaki Shade (YL-W11) has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.

Khaki Shade (YL-W11) is cool or warm?

The color Khaki Shade (YL-W11) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Khaki Shade (YL-W11)? (For interior and product design)

Khaki Shade (YL-W11) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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 57 puts Behr Khaki Shade (YL-W11) 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.