PPG Paints Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) Paint Color

What color is Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)?

Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) is #C2B1C8, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 177, 200).

In the RGB color model, Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) has a red value of 194, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 200. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.0% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 284.3° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation, and 73.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) has a hue of 284.3° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation and 78.4 % brightness/value.

Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Purple Essence (PPG1176-4)?

Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) has an LRV of nearly 47. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 47 puts PPG Paints Purple Essence (PPG1176-4) paint color in the medium 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.