Behr Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) Paint Color

What color is Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42)?

Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) is #584D75, and the RGB color code is RGB(88, 77, 117).

In the RGB color model, Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) has a red value of 88, a green value of 77, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 24.8% cyan, 34.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 256.5° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation, and 38.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) has a hue of 256.5° (degrees), 34.2 % saturation and 45.9 % brightness/value.

Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) is cool or warm?

The color Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42)?

Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 9 puts Behr Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42) 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.