Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple (1370) Paint Color

What color is Victorian Purple (1370)?

Victorian Purple (1370) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Victorian Purple (1370) is #BD90AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 144, 174).

In the RGB color model, Victorian Purple (1370) has a red value of 189, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.8% magenta, 7.9% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 320° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation, and 65.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Victorian Purple (1370) has a hue of 320° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.

Victorian Purple (1370) is cool or warm?

The color Victorian Purple (1370) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Victorian Purple (1370)?

Victorian Purple (1370) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 34 puts Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple (1370) 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.