PPG Paints Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) Paint Color

What color is Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3)?

Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) is #D1D3E0, and the RGB color code is RGB(209, 211, 224).

In the RGB color model, Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) has a red value of 209, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.7% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 232° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation, and 84.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) has a hue of 232° (degrees), 6.7 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.

Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3)?

Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a light 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 66 puts PPG Paints Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3) 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.