PPG Paints Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) Paint Color

What color is Empress Teal (PPG1142-7)?

Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) is #10605A, and the RGB color code is RGB(16, 96, 90).

In the RGB color model, Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) has a red value of 16, a green value of 96, and a blue value of 90. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 83.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.2% yellow, and 62.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 175.5° (degrees), 71.4 % saturation, and 22.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) has a hue of 175.5° (degrees), 83.3 % saturation and 37.6 % brightness/value.

Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) is cool or warm?

The color Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Empress Teal (PPG1142-7)?

Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 9 puts PPG Paints Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) 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.