PPG Paints Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) Paint Color

What color is Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7)?

Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) is #5C5F4B, and the RGB color code is RGB(92, 95, 75).

In the RGB color model, Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) has a red value of 92, a green value of 95, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 21.1% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 69° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation, and 33.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) has a hue of 69° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.

Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) is cool or warm?

The color Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7)?

Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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 11 puts PPG Paints Fresh Basil (PPG1127-7) 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.