Valspar Cool Vapor (V173) Paint Color

What color is Cool Vapor (V173)?

Cool Vapor (V173) color belongs to the white color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool Vapor (V173) is #DADCD8, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 220, 216).

In the RGB color model, Cool Vapor (V173) has a red value of 218, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 216. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.8% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90° (degrees), 5.4 % saturation, and 85.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool Vapor (V173) has a hue of 90° (degrees), 1.8 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.

Cool Vapor (V173) is cool or warm?

The color Cool Vapor (V173) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Cool Vapor (V173)?

Cool Vapor (V173) has an LRV of nearly 71. 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 71 puts Valspar Cool Vapor (V173) 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.