PPG Paints Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) Paint Color

What color is Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1)?

Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) is #DDE0E8, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 224, 232).

In the RGB color model, Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) has a red value of 221, a green value of 224, and a blue value of 232. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.7% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.6° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation, and 88.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) has a hue of 223.6° (degrees), 4.7 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.

Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) is cool or warm?

The color Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1)?

Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) has an LRV of nearly 75. 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 75 puts PPG Paints Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) 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.