Behr Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) Paint Color

What color is Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)?

Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) is #C1ABD4, and the RGB color code is RGB(193, 171, 212).

In the RGB color model, Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) has a red value of 193, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 272.2° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation, and 75.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) has a hue of 272.2° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.

Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)?

Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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 45 puts Behr Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59) 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.