PPG Paints French Violet (PPG1175-5) Paint Color
| Color Name: | French Violet (PPG1175-5) |
| Hex Color Code: | #988EB4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(152, 142, 180) |
| CMYK Values*: | 15.6%, 21.1%, 0.0%, 29.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is French Violet (PPG1175-5)?
French Violet (PPG1175-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Violet (PPG1175-5) is #988EB4, and the RGB color code is RGB(152, 142, 180).
In the RGB color model, French Violet (PPG1175-5) has a red value of 152, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.6% cyan, 21.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Violet (PPG1175-5) has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.
French Violet (PPG1175-5) is cool or warm?
The color French Violet (PPG1175-5) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of French Violet (PPG1175-5)?
French Violet (PPG1175-5) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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.
Dark Color
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
Light Color
Compare LRV 29 of French Violet (PPG1175-5) with dark and light Color
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 29 puts PPG Paints French Violet (PPG1175-5) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
French Violet (PPG1175-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(152, 142, 180)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
15.56%
Magenta
21.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%
HSL
HSL(255.79deg, 20.2 %, 63.1 %)
Hue
255.79°
Saturation
20.21 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.
RYB
RYB(48, 57, 85)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
57 (22.5%)
Blue
85 (33.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
255.79°
Saturation
21.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.
HWB
H: 255.79°
W: 55.69 %
B: 29.41 %
XYZ
X : 30.86
Y : 29.32
Z : 47.21
YXY
Y1 : 29.32
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.27
CMY
C : 40.39%
M : 44.31%
Y : 29.41%
LRV
~ 29.3 %
Munsell Color System
0.8P 5.9/4.2
CIE-Lab
L : 61.06
A : 11.5
B : -18.52
CIE-Lch
L : 61.06
C : 21.8
H : 301.84
CIE-Luv
L : 61.06
U : 3
V : -29.67
Hunter-Lab
L : 54.14
A : 6.98
B : -13.8
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
French Violet (PPG1175-5) - #988EB4 Color Images and Patterns
