PPG Paints Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) Paint Color

What color is Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2)?

Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) is #DAD6DF, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 214, 223).

In the RGB color model, Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) has a red value of 218, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.2% cyan, 4.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 266.7° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation, and 85.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) has a hue of 266.7° (degrees), 4.0 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.

Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2)?

Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) has an LRV of nearly 68. 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 68 puts PPG Paints Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) 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.