PPG Paints Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) Paint Color

What color is Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6)?

Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) is #686B93, and the RGB color code is RGB(104, 107, 147).

In the RGB color model, Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) has a red value of 104, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.3% cyan, 27.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 235.8° (degrees), 17.1 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) has a hue of 235.8° (degrees), 29.3 % saturation and 57.6 % brightness/value.

Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) is cool or warm?

The color Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6)?

Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) 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 Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6) 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.