Behr North Pole Blue M480-5A

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Code:M480-5A
Name:North Pole Blue
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr North Pole Blue?

Behr North Pole Blue (M480-5A) is a serene and versatile hue that brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any space. This cool blue tone pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a classic look, or with soft greys and silvers for a more contemporary feel. Enhance the depth of North Pole Blue by incorporating rich navy blues or warm neutrals like beige and taupe. For a fresh and modern touch, combine this color with accents in metallics such as copper or brushed gold. Whether used as a wall color or in decor elements, North Pole Blue adds a timeless elegance to your interior design.

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LRV of North Pole Blue

North Pole Blue has an LRV of 26.49% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 26.49%, 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#55a0b7
RGB Decimal85, 160, 183
RGB Percent33.33%, 62.75%, 71.76%
HSVHue: 194° Saturation: 53.55% Value: 71.76%
HSLhsl(194, 40, 53)
CMYKCyan: 53.55 Magenta: 12.57 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.24
YIQY: 140.197 I: -52.083 Q: -8.708
XYZX: 24.86 Y: 30.49 Z: 49.362
CIE LabL:62.074 a:-16.765 b:-19.03
CIE LuvL:62.074 u:-32.334 v:-26.607
Decimal5611703
Hunter Lab55.217, -16.264, -14.35

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