PPG Paints Cranberry (PPG1051-5) Paint Color

What color is Cranberry (PPG1051-5)?

Cranberry (PPG1051-5) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cranberry (PPG1051-5) is #C27277, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 114, 119).

In the RGB color model, Cranberry (PPG1051-5) has a red value of 194, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.2% magenta, 38.7% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356.2° (degrees), 39.6 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cranberry (PPG1051-5) has a hue of 356.2° (degrees), 41.2 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.

Cranberry (PPG1051-5) is cool or warm?

The color Cranberry (PPG1051-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cranberry (PPG1051-5)?

Cranberry (PPG1051-5) has an LRV of nearly 25. 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 25 puts PPG Paints Cranberry (PPG1051-5) 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.