PPG Paints Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) Paint Color

What color is Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)?

Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) is #7B8CA8, and the RGB color code is RGB(123, 140, 168).

In the RGB color model, Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) has a red value of 123, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.8% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 217.3° (degrees), 20.5 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) has a hue of 217.3° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.

Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) is cool or warm?

The color Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)?

Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) has an LRV of nearly 26. 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 26 puts PPG Paints Evening Hush (PPG1165-5) 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.