Behr Purple Agate (PPU16-04) Paint Color

What color is Purple Agate (PPU16-04)?

Purple Agate (PPU16-04) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Agate (PPU16-04) is #8D7EAE, and the RGB color code is RGB(141, 126, 174).

In the RGB color model, Purple Agate (PPU16-04) has a red value of 141, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.0% cyan, 27.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 258.8° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Agate (PPU16-04) has a hue of 258.8° (degrees), 27.6 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.

Purple Agate (PPU16-04) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Agate (PPU16-04) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Purple Agate (PPU16-04)?

Purple Agate (PPU16-04) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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 24 puts Behr Purple Agate (PPU16-04) 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.