PPG Paints Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) Paint Color

What color is Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6)?

Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) is #796660, and the RGB color code is RGB(121, 102, 96).

In the RGB color model, Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) has a red value of 121, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 20.7% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 14.4° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) has a hue of 14.4° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.

Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) is cool or warm?

The color Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6)?

Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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 14 puts PPG Paints Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) 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.