Valspar Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) Paint Color

What color is Dusky Parakeet (V142-4)?

Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) is #8E9087, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 144, 135).

In the RGB color model, Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) has a red value of 142, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.3% yellow, and 43.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 73.3° (degrees), 3.9 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) has a hue of 73.3° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation and 56.5 % brightness/value.

Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) is cool or warm?

The color Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dusky Parakeet (V142-4)?

Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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 27 puts Valspar Dusky Parakeet (V142-4) 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.