PPG Paints Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) Paint Color

What color is Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7)?

Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) is #534A77, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 74, 119).

In the RGB color model, Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) has a red value of 83, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.3% cyan, 37.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 53.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 252° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation, and 37.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) has a hue of 252° (degrees), 37.8 % saturation and 46.7 % brightness/value.

Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) is cool or warm?

The color Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7)?

Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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 8 puts PPG Paints Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7) 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.