Valspar Smoky Violet (V073-5) Paint Color

What color is Smoky Violet (V073-5)?

Smoky Violet (V073-5) color belongs to the purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoky Violet (V073-5) is #647E9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(100, 126, 158).

In the RGB color model, Smoky Violet (V073-5) has a red value of 100, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 36.7% cyan, 20.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.1° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoky Violet (V073-5) has a hue of 213.1° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.

Smoky Violet (V073-5) is cool or warm?

The color Smoky Violet (V073-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Smoky Violet (V073-5)?

Smoky Violet (V073-5) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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 20 puts Valspar Smoky Violet (V073-5) 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.