Valspar Orchid House (1001-6A) Paint Color

What color is Orchid House (1001-6A)?

Orchid House (1001-6A) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Orchid House (1001-6A) is #B9AECC, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 174, 204).

In the RGB color model, Orchid House (1001-6A) has a red value of 185, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.3% cyan, 14.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 262° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation, and 74.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Orchid House (1001-6A) has a hue of 262° (degrees), 14.7 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.

Orchid House (1001-6A) is cool or warm?

The color Orchid House (1001-6A) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Orchid House (1001-6A)?

Orchid House (1001-6A) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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 45 puts Valspar Orchid House (1001-6A) 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.