PPG Paints Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) |
| Hex Color Code: | #78738B |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(120, 115, 139) |
| CMYK Values*: | 13.7%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 45.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Plum Shade (PPG1173-6)?
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is #78738B, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 115, 139).
In the RGB color model, Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) has a red value of 120, a green value of 115, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.7% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 252.5° (degrees), 9.4 % saturation, and 49.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) has a hue of 252.5° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is cool or warm?
The color Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Plum Shade (PPG1173-6)?
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) has an LRV of nearly 18. 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.
Dark Color
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6)
Light Color
Compare LRV 18 of Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) 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 18 puts PPG Paints Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(120, 115, 139)
Red
120 (47.1%)
Green
115 (45.1%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
13.67%
Magenta
17.27%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.49%
HSL
HSL(252.5deg, 9.4 %, 49.8 %)
Hue
252.5°
Saturation
9.45 %.
Lightness
49.80 %.
RYB
RYB(75, 88, 111)
Red
75 (29.3%)
Yellow
88 (34.4%)
Blue
111 (43.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
252.5°
Saturation
17.27 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.
HWB
H: 252.5°
W: 45.10 %
B: 45.49 %
XYZ
X : 18.54
Y : 18.12
Z : 26.95
YXY
Y1 : 18.12
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.28
CMY
C : 52.94%
M : 54.90%
Y : 45.49%
LRV
~ 18.1 %
Munsell Color System
9.1PB 4.8/2.2
CIE-Lab
L : 49.64
A : 7.03
B : -12.4
CIE-Lch
L : 49.64
C : 14.25
H : 299.55
CIE-Luv
L : 49.64
U : 1.25
V : -18.7
Hunter-Lab
L : 42.57
A : 3.24
B : -7.74
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RAL Classic
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
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
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6) - #78738B Color Images and Patterns
