Behr Original White (N290-1) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Original White (N290-1) |
| Hex Color Code: | #F0E5D3 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(240, 229, 211) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 4.6%, 12.1%, 5.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | White |
What color is Original White (N290-1)?
Original White (N290-1) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Original White (N290-1) is #F0E5D3, and the RGB color code is RGB(240, 229, 211).
In the RGB color model, Original White (N290-1) has a red value of 240, a green value of 229, and a blue value of 211. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 12.1% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.2° (degrees), 49.2 % saturation, and 88.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Original White (N290-1) has a hue of 37.2° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.
Original White (N290-1) is cool or warm?
The color Original White (N290-1) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Original White (N290-1)?
Original White (N290-1) has an LRV of nearly 79. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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
Original White (N290-1)
Light Color
Compare LRV 79 of Original White (N290-1) 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 79 puts Behr Original White (N290-1) paint color in the
lighter 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
Original White (N290-1) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(240, 229, 211)
Red
240 (94.1%)
Green
229 (89.8%)
Blue
211 (82.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.58%
Yellow
12.08%
Key
5.88%
HSL
HSL(37.24deg, 49.2 %, 88.4 %)
Hue
37.24°
Saturation
49.15 %.
Lightness
88.43 %.
RYB
RYB(11, 40, 14)
Red
11 (4.2%)
Yellow
40 (15.8%)
Blue
14 (5.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
37.24°
Saturation
12.08 %.
Brightness / Value
94.12 %.
HWB
H: 37.24°
W: 82.75 %
B: 5.88 %
XYZ
X : 75.71
Y : 79.27
Z : 72.94
YXY
Y1 : 79.27
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 5.88%
M : 10.20%
Y : 17.25%
LRV
~ 79.3 %
Munsell Color System
7Y 9.0/1.6
CIE-Lab
L : 91.35
A : 0.76
B : 10.1
CIE-Lch
L : 91.35
C : 10.13
H : 85.7
CIE-Luv
L : 91.35
U : 7.48
V : 14.9
Hunter-Lab
L : 89.03
A : -4.01
B : 13.75
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
RAL Design
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Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Classic
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Original White (N290-1) - #F0E5D3 Color Images and Patterns
