Valspar Meadow Thistle (V038-3) Paint Color

What color is Meadow Thistle (V038-3)?

Meadow Thistle (V038-3) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Meadow Thistle (V038-3) is #C2A6CC, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 166, 204).

In the RGB color model, Meadow Thistle (V038-3) has a red value of 194, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.9% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 284.2° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Meadow Thistle (V038-3) has a hue of 284.2° (degrees), 18.6 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.

Meadow Thistle (V038-3) is cool or warm?

The color Meadow Thistle (V038-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Meadow Thistle (V038-3)?

Meadow Thistle (V038-3) has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 43 puts Valspar Meadow Thistle (V038-3) paint color in the medium 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.