PPG Paints Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) Paint Color

What color is Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6)?

Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) is #F09056, and the RGB color code is RGB(240, 144, 86).

In the RGB color model, Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) has a red value of 240, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 40.0% magenta, 64.2% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.6° (degrees), 83.7 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) has a hue of 22.6° (degrees), 64.2 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.

Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) is cool or warm?

The color Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6)?

Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 39 puts PPG Paints Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6) 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.