Behr Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) Paint Color

What color is Preservation Plum (PPU17-05)?

Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) is #665864, and the RGB color code is RGB(102, 88, 100).

In the RGB color model, Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) has a red value of 102, a green value of 88, and a blue value of 100. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.7% magenta, 2.0% yellow, and 60.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 308.6° (degrees), 7.4 % saturation, and 37.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) has a hue of 308.6° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation and 40.0 % brightness/value.

Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) is cool or warm?

The color Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Preservation Plum (PPU17-05)?

Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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 11 puts Behr Preservation Plum (PPU17-05) 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.