Behr Breezy Blue M490-1

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Code:M490-1
Name:Breezy Blue
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Breezy Blue?

The serene hue of Behr Breezy Blue M490-1 infuses a space with a refreshing and calming energy. This gentle shade pairs effortlessly with soft neutrals like warm beiges and creamy whites to create a soothing and harmonious atmosphere. For a subtle contrast, consider combining it with touches of light grey or pale sage for a sophisticated and elegant look. Breezy Blue complements natural materials such as wood and rattan, enhancing its organic and tranquil qualities. Incorporating accents in muted gold or brass can add a touch of warmth and richness to a space decorated with Breezy Blue.

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LRV of Breezy Blue

Breezy Blue has an LRV of 63.72% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 63.72%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#bad9e5
RGB Decimal186, 217, 229
RGB Percent72.94%, 85.10%, 89.80%
HSVHue: 197° Saturation: 18.78% Value: 89.8%
HSLhsl(197, 45, 81)
CMYKCyan: 18.78 Magenta: 5.24 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.2
YIQY: 209.099 I: -22.329 Q: -2.823
XYZX: 59.201 Y: 65.72 Z: 83.674
CIE LabL:84.854 a:-7.709 b:-9.307
CIE LuvL:84.854 u:-16.685 v:-13.187
Decimal12245477
Hunter Lab81.068, -11.518, -4.448

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