PPG Paints French Lilac (PPG1246-4) Paint Color

What color is French Lilac (PPG1246-4)?

French Lilac (PPG1246-4) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Lilac (PPG1246-4) is #ADBAE3, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 186, 227).

In the RGB color model, French Lilac (PPG1246-4) has a red value of 173, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 227. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.8% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225.6° (degrees), 49.1 % saturation, and 78.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Lilac (PPG1246-4) has a hue of 225.6° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.

French Lilac (PPG1246-4) is cool or warm?

The color French Lilac (PPG1246-4) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of French Lilac (PPG1246-4)?

French Lilac (PPG1246-4) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 50 puts PPG Paints French Lilac (PPG1246-4) paint color in the medium 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.