Benjamin Moore Purple Heart (1406) Paint Color

What color is Purple Heart (1406)?

Purple Heart (1406) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Heart (1406) is #897EAA, and the RGB color code is RGB(137, 126, 170).

In the RGB color model, Purple Heart (1406) has a red value of 137, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.4% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Heart (1406) has a hue of 255° (degrees), 25.9 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.

Purple Heart (1406) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Heart (1406) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Purple Heart (1406)?

Purple Heart (1406) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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 23 puts Benjamin Moore Purple Heart (1406) 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.