Behr Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) |
| Hex Color Code: | #8A9C99 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(138, 156, 153) |
| CMYK Values*: | 11.5%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 38.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Cyan |
What color is Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)?
Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) color belongs to the Cyan color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is #8A9C99, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 156, 153).
In the RGB color model, Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has a red value of 138, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.9% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 170° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has a hue of 170° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.
Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is cool or warm?
The color Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)?
Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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
Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23)
Light Color
Compare LRV 31 of Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) 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 31 puts Behr Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) 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
Provence Blue (HDC-AC-23) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(138, 156, 153)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
11.54%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.92%
Key
38.82%
HSL
HSL(170deg, 8.3 %, 57.6 %)
Hue
170°
Saturation
8.33 %.
Lightness
57.65 %.
RYB
RYB(50, 83, 83)
Red
50 (19.4%)
Yellow
83 (32.5%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
170°
Saturation
11.54 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.
HWB
H: 170°
W: 54.12 %
B: 38.82 %
XYZ
X : 28.12
Y : 31.48
Z : 34.73
YXY
Y1 : 31.48
X : 0.3
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 45.88%
M : 38.82%
Y : 40.00%
LRV
~ 31.5 %
Munsell Color System
7.5G 6.0/2
CIE-Lab
L : 62.91
A : -6.97
B : -0.6
CIE-Lch
L : 62.91
C : 6.99
H : 184.91
CIE-Luv
L : 62.91
U : -9.63
V : 0.28
Hunter-Lab
L : 56.11
A : -8.73
B : 2.57
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Color Combinations
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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