PPG Paints Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) Paint Color

What color is Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3)?

Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) is #E3DFEC, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 223, 236).

In the RGB color model, Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) has a red value of 227, a green value of 223, and a blue value of 236. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.8% cyan, 5.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 258.5° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation, and 90.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) has a hue of 258.5° (degrees), 5.5 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.

Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) is cool or warm?

The color Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3)?

Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) has an LRV of nearly 75. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 75 puts PPG Paints Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3) 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.