Valspar Purple Hills (1001-5B) Paint Color

What color is Purple Hills (1001-5B)?

Purple Hills (1001-5B) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Hills (1001-5B) is #887CA1, and the RGB color code is RGB(136, 124, 161).

In the RGB color model, Purple Hills (1001-5B) has a red value of 136, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.5% cyan, 23.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 259.5° (degrees), 16.4 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Hills (1001-5B) has a hue of 259.5° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Purple Hills (1001-5B) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Hills (1001-5B) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Purple Hills (1001-5B)?

Purple Hills (1001-5B) has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 22 puts Valspar Purple Hills (1001-5B) 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.