PPG Paints Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) Paint Color

What color is Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4)?

Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) is #D9E6A6, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 230, 166).

In the RGB color model, Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) has a red value of 217, a green value of 230, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 27.8% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 72.2° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation, and 77.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) has a hue of 72.2° (degrees), 27.8 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.

Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) is cool or warm?

The color Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4)?

Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) has an LRV of nearly 74. 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 74 puts PPG Paints Mermaid Tears (PPG1217-4) 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.