Behr Cool Water Lake P480-3
| Code: | P480-3 |
| Name: | Cool Water Lake |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Cool Water Lake?
Imagine immersing yourself in the serene atmosphere of a room painted in Behr Cool Water Lake (P480-3). This soft and refreshing hue exudes tranquility, making it perfect for bedrooms, home offices, or any space where relaxation is key. Cool Water Lake (P480-3) effortlessly elevates a room, creating a sense of calm and balance. Its versatile nature blends seamlessly with various decor styles, bringing a touch of understated elegance to your living space. Embrace the peaceful allure of Cool Water Lake (P480-3) and transform your home into a sanctuary of comfort and style.
Behr Cool Water Lake reviews
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What are Behr Cool Water Lake undertones?
Cool Water Lake has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#9BD9E5
RGB code:
155, 217, 229
Is Behr Cool Water Lake P480-3 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 190° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
P480-3 Cool Water Lake HSL code: 190, 59%, 75%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Cool Water Lake
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Cool Water Lake:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Cool Water Lake with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 10, such as Behr Parasol and Moxie.
LRV of Cool Water Lake
Cool Water Lake has an LRV of 57.58% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 57.58%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9bd9e5 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 155, 217, 229 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.78%, 85.10%, 89.80% | |
| HSV | Hue: 190° Saturation: 32.31% Value: 89.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 59, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 32.31 Magenta: 5.24 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 199.83 I: -40.802 Q: -9.381 | |
| XYZ | X: 52.468 Y: 62.249 Z: 83.358 | |
| CIE Lab | L:83.045 a:-16.759 b:-12.193 | |
| CIE Luv | L:83.045 u:-30.314 v:-16.377 | |
| Decimal | 10213861 | |
| Hunter Lab | 78.898, -19.367, -7.413 | |
Behr P480-3 Cool Water Lake
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