PPG Paints Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) Paint Color

What color is Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6)?

Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) is #87657E, and the RGB color code is RGB(135, 101, 126).

In the RGB color model, Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) has a red value of 135, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.2% magenta, 6.7% yellow, and 47.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 315.9° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) has a hue of 315.9° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation and 52.9 % brightness/value.

Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) is cool or warm?

The color Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6)?

Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 16 puts PPG Paints Blackberry Jam (PPG1178-6) 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.