Valspar Carousel Purple (8002-46B) Paint Color

What color is Carousel Purple (8002-46B)?

Carousel Purple (8002-46B) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carousel Purple (8002-46B) is #BFCDE2, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 205, 226).

In the RGB color model, Carousel Purple (8002-46B) has a red value of 191, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 226. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.5% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 216° (degrees), 37.6 % saturation, and 81.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carousel Purple (8002-46B) has a hue of 216° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.

Carousel Purple (8002-46B) is cool or warm?

The color Carousel Purple (8002-46B) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Carousel Purple (8002-46B)?

Carousel Purple (8002-46B) has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a 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 60 puts Valspar Carousel Purple (8002-46B) paint color in the lighter 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.