Valspar Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) Paint Color

What color is Orchid Shimmer (V038-1)?

Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) color belongs to the red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) is #E7D6E5, and the RGB color code is RGB(231, 214, 229).

In the RGB color model, Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) has a red value of 231, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 229. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.4% magenta, 0.9% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 307.1° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) has a hue of 307.1° (degrees), 7.4 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.

Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) is cool or warm?

The color Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Orchid Shimmer (V038-1)?

Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) 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 Orchid Shimmer (V038-1) 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.