Behr Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) |
| Hex Color Code: | #4B423F |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(75, 66, 63) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 12.0%, 16.0%, 70.6% |
What color is Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20)?
Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) is #4B423F, and the RGB color code is RGB(75, 66, 63).
In the RGB color model, Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) has a red value of 75, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 63. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 70.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation, and 27.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) has a hue of 15° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 29.4 % brightness/value.
Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) is cool or warm?
The color Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20)?
Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark 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
Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20)
Light Color
Compare LRV 6 of Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) 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 6 puts Behr Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) 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
Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB |
RGB(75, 66, 63) |
| Red | 75 (29.4%) |
| Green | 66 (25.9%) |
| Blue | 63 (24.7%) |
| Alpha | 1 (100.0%) |
CMYK |
|
| Cyan | 0.00% |
| Magenta | 12.00% |
| Yellow | 16.00% |
| Key | 70.59% |
HSL |
HSL(15deg, 8.7 %, 27.1 %) |
| Hue | 15° |
| Saturation | 8.70 %. |
| Lightness | 27.06 %. |
RYB |
RYB(147, 151, 159) |
| Red | 147 (57.5%) |
| Yellow | 151 (59.1%) |
| Blue | 159 (62.4%) |
HSV/HSB |
|
| Hue | 15° |
| Saturation | 16.00 %. |
| Brightness / Value | 29.41 %. |
| HWB | H: 15° W: 24.71 % B: 70.59 % |
| XYZ | X : 5.75 Y : 5.75 Z : 5.51 |
| YXY | Y1 : 5.75 X : 0.34 Y2 : 0.34 |
| CMY | C : 70.59% M : 74.12% Y : 75.29% |
| LRV | ~ 5.8 % |
| Munsell Color System | 5.9YR 2.7/0.8 |
| CIE-Lab | L : 28.78 A : 3.25 B : 3.22 |
| CIE-Lch | L : 28.78 C : 4.58 H : 44.78 |
| CIE-Luv | L : 28.78 U : 5.22 V : 3.19 |
| Hunter-Lab | L : 23.98 A : 0.81 B : 3.17 |
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