PPG Paints Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) Paint Color

What color is Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5)?

Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) is #898CA3, and the RGB color code is RGB(137, 140, 163).

In the RGB color model, Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) has a red value of 137, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.0% cyan, 14.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 233.1° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) has a hue of 233.1° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.

Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5)?

Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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 27 puts PPG Paints Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5) 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.