PPG Paints Black Widow (PPG0997-7) Paint Color

What color is Black Widow (PPG0997-7)?

Black Widow (PPG0997-7) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is #575957, and the RGB color code is RGB(87, 89, 87).

In the RGB color model, Black Widow (PPG0997-7) has a red value of 87, a green value of 89, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.2% yellow, and 65.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 1.1 % saturation, and 34.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Widow (PPG0997-7) has a hue of 120° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation and 34.9 % brightness/value.

Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is cool or warm?

The color Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Black Widow (PPG0997-7)?

Black Widow (PPG0997-7) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts PPG Paints Black Widow (PPG0997-7) 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.