PPG Paints Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) Paint Color

What color is Plum Shade (PPG1173-6)?

Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is #78738B, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 115, 139).

In the RGB color model, Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) has a red value of 120, a green value of 115, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.7% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 252.5° (degrees), 9.4 % saturation, and 49.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) has a hue of 252.5° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.

Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is cool or warm?

The color Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Plum Shade (PPG1173-6)?

Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 18 puts PPG Paints Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) 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.