PPG Paints Derby Green (PPG1140-5) Paint Color

What color is Derby Green (PPG1140-5)?

Derby Green (PPG1140-5) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Derby Green (PPG1140-5) is #599C89, and the RGB color code is RGB(89, 156, 137).

In the RGB color model, Derby Green (PPG1140-5) has a red value of 89, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 42.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.2% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 163° (degrees), 27.3 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Derby Green (PPG1140-5) has a hue of 163° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.

Derby Green (PPG1140-5) is cool or warm?

The color Derby Green (PPG1140-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Derby Green (PPG1140-5)?

Derby Green (PPG1140-5) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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 28 puts PPG Paints Derby Green (PPG1140-5) 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.