PPG Paints Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) Paint Color

What color is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)?

Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) is #C9AFD0, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 175, 208).

In the RGB color model, Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) has a red value of 201, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.4% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 287.3° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation, and 75.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) has a hue of 287.3° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.

Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) is cool or warm?

The color Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)?

Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 48 puts PPG Paints Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) paint color in the medium 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.