Benjamin Moore French Violet (1427) Paint Color

What color is French Violet (1427)?

French Violet (1427) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Violet (1427) is #696D86, and the RGB color code is RGB(105, 109, 134).

In the RGB color model, French Violet (1427) has a red value of 105, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.6% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 231.7° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation, and 46.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Violet (1427) has a hue of 231.7° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.

French Violet (1427) is cool or warm?

The color French Violet (1427) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of French Violet (1427)?

French Violet (1427) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts Benjamin Moore French Violet (1427) 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.