PPG Paints Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) Paint Color

What color is Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5)?

Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) color belongs to the Pink color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) is #D16D76, and the RGB color code is RGB(209, 109, 118).

In the RGB color model, Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) has a red value of 209, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 118. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.8% magenta, 43.5% yellow, and 18.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 354.6° (degrees), 52.1 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) has a hue of 354.6° (degrees), 47.8 % saturation and 82.0 % brightness/value.

Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) is cool or warm?

The color Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5)?

Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 26 puts PPG Paints Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5) 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.