Behr Essex Blue S500-2

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Code:S500-2
Name:Essex Blue
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Essex Blue?

Immerse yourself in the serene depths of Behr S500-2 Essex Blue. This rich and elegant shade evokes a sense of calm and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for creating a luxurious atmosphere in any space. Pair Essex Blue with crisp white accents to enhance its depth and create a timeless look. For a more contemporary feel, complement this color with soft greys or subtle blush tones. Whether used as a focal point or as a subtle accent, Essex Blue is a versatile hue that adds a touch of refinement to any room. Elevate your interior design with the classic charm of Essex Blue by Behr.

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LRV of Essex Blue

Essex Blue has an LRV of 55.92% 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 55.92%, 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#b0ccda
RGB Decimal176, 204, 218
RGB Percent69.02%, 80.00%, 85.49%
HSVHue: 200° Saturation: 19.27% Value: 85.49%
HSLhsl(200, 36, 77)
CMYKCyan: 19.27 Magenta: 6.42 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 14.51
YIQY: 197.224 I: -21.184 Q: -1.566
XYZX: 52.148 Y: 57.476 Z: 74.657
CIE LabL:80.447 a:-6.392 b:-10.073
CIE LuvL:80.447 u:-15.254 v:-14.52
Decimal11586778
Hunter Lab75.813, -9.892, -5.317

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