Behr Metropolis (N140-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Metropolis (N140-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #B3A9A5 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(179, 169, 165) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 5.6%, 7.8%, 29.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Metropolis (N140-3)?
Metropolis (N140-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Metropolis (N140-3) is #B3A9A5, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 169, 165).
In the RGB color model, Metropolis (N140-3) has a red value of 179, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 7.8% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.1° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Metropolis (N140-3) has a hue of 17.1° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.
Metropolis (N140-3) is cool or warm?
The color Metropolis (N140-3) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Metropolis (N140-3)?
Metropolis (N140-3) has an LRV of nearly 41. 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
Metropolis (N140-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 41 of Metropolis (N140-3) 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 41 puts Behr Metropolis (N140-3) 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
Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(179, 169, 165)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.59%
Yellow
7.82%
Key
29.80%
HSL
HSL(17.14deg, 8.4 %, 67.5 %)
Hue
17.14°
Saturation
8.43 %.
Lightness
67.45 %.
RYB
RYB(42, 70, 59)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
70 (27.6%)
Blue
59 (23.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
17.14°
Saturation
7.82 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.
HWB
H: 17.14°
W: 64.71 %
B: 29.80 %
XYZ
X : 39.57
Y : 40.68
Z : 41.36
YXY
Y1 : 40.68
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 29.80%
M : 33.73%
Y : 35.29%
LRV
~ 40.7 %
Munsell Color System
8.5YR 6.8/0.8
CIE-Lab
L : 69.95
A : 2.88
B : 3.34
CIE-Lch
L : 69.95
C : 4.41
H : 49.23
CIE-Luv
L : 69.95
U : 6.1
V : 4.33
Hunter-Lab
L : 63.78
A : -0.86
B : 6.19
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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
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