PPG Paints Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) Paint Color

What color is Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6)?

Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) is #8E6278, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 98, 120).

In the RGB color model, Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) has a red value of 142, a green value of 98, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.0% magenta, 15.5% yellow, and 44.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 330° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation, and 47.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) has a hue of 330° (degrees), 31.0 % saturation and 55.7 % brightness/value.

Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) is cool or warm?

The color Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6)?

Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts PPG Paints Victorian Plum (PPG1179-6) 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.