PPG Paints Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) Paint Color

What color is Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3)?

Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) is #DDEDBD, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 237, 189).

In the RGB color model, Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) has a red value of 221, a green value of 237, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 20.3% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 57.1 % saturation, and 83.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) has a hue of 80° (degrees), 20.3 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.

Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) is cool or warm?

The color Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3)?

Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) has an LRV of nearly 80. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 80 puts PPG Paints Mellow Mint (PPG1221-3) 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.