PPG Paints Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) Paint Color

What color is Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6)?

Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) is #996E5A, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 110, 90).

In the RGB color model, Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) has a red value of 153, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 90. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 41.2% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19° (degrees), 25.9 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) has a hue of 19° (degrees), 41.2 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.

Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) is cool or warm?

The color Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6)?

Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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 19 puts PPG Paints Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6) 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.