PPG Paints Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) Paint Color

What color is Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3)?

Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) is #C9D1E9, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 209, 233).

In the RGB color model, Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) has a red value of 201, a green value of 209, and a blue value of 233. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.7% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225° (degrees), 42.1 % saturation, and 85.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) has a hue of 225° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.

Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) is cool or warm?

The color Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3)?

Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) has an LRV of nearly 64. By LRV value, it is a 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 64 puts PPG Paints Globe Thistle (PPG1246-3) paint color in the lighter 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.