PPG Paints Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) Paint Color

What color is Black Spruce (PPG1137-7)?

Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) is #395648, and the RGB color code is RGB(57, 86, 72).

In the RGB color model, Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) has a red value of 57, a green value of 86, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 16.3% yellow, and 66.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 151° (degrees), 20.3 % saturation, and 28.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) has a hue of 151° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation and 33.7 % brightness/value.

Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) is cool or warm?

The color Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Black Spruce (PPG1137-7)?

Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 8 puts PPG Paints Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.