Valspar Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) Paint Color

What color is Mellow Mauve (1004-7C)?

Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) is #A1878E, and the RGB color code is RGB(161, 135, 142).

In the RGB color model, Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) has a red value of 161, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.1% magenta, 11.8% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 343.8° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) has a hue of 343.8° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) is cool or warm?

The color Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mellow Mauve (1004-7C)?

Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) 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 Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) 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.