Behr Light Drizzle N480-1

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Code:N480-1
Name:Light Drizzle
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Light Drizzle?

Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1) is a serene and sophisticated light gray with a hint of blue undertones, perfect for creating a calming and airy atmosphere in any space. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites to create a clean and modern look, while also complementing soft neutrals like Chantilly Lace and Gray Mist for a soothing and sophisticated palette. Light Drizzle (N480-1) enhances natural light and works well with accents in muted blues and greens to evoke a sense of tranquility and relaxation. Incorporate this subtle and elegant color into your decor to bring a touch of understated elegance to your home.

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LRV of Light Drizzle

Light Drizzle has an LRV of 63.29% 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 63.29%, 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#c9d3d7
RGB Decimal201, 211, 215
RGB Percent78.82%, 82.75%, 84.31%
HSVHue: 197° Saturation: 6.51% Value: 84.31%
HSLhsl(197, 15, 82)
CMYKCyan: 6.51 Magenta: 1.86 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 15.69
YIQY: 208.466 I: -7.244 Q: -0.871
XYZX: 59.644 Y: 63.912 Z: 73.466
CIE LabL:83.92 a:-2.621 b:-3.141
CIE LuvL:83.92 u:-5.717 v:-4.342
Decimal13226967
Hunter Lab79.945, -6.731, 1.477

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