Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) Paint Color

What color is Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)?

Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) is #AA7FA5, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 127, 165).

In the RGB color model, Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) has a red value of 170, a green value of 127, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.3% magenta, 2.9% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 307° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 58.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) has a hue of 307° (degrees), 25.3 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.

Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Purple Hyacinth (2073-40)?

Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 26 puts Benjamin Moore Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) 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.