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PPG Paints Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Alley Cat (PPG1043-6)
Hex Color Code: #656874
RGB Color Code: RGB(101, 104, 116)
CMYK Values*: 12.9%, 10.3%, 0.0%, 54.5%





About Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Alley Cat (PPG1043-6)?

Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) is #656874, and the RGB color code is RGB(101, 104, 116).

In the RGB color model, Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) has a red value of 101, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.9% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 228° (degrees), 6.9 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) has a hue of 228° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation and 45.5 % brightness/value.


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) is cool or warm?

The color Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6)?

Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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

Alley Cat (PPG1043-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) 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 14 puts PPG Paints Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) 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


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(101, 104, 116)
Red
101 (39.6%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.93%
Magenta
10.34%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.51%

HSL

HSL(228deg, 6.9 %, 42.5 %)

Hue
228°
Saturation
6.91 %.
Lightness
42.55 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 108, 126)
Red
91 (35.6%)
Yellow
108 (42.3%)
Blue
126 (49.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
228°
Saturation
12.93 %.
Brightness / Value
45.49 %.

HWB

H: 228°

W: 39.61 %

B: 54.51 %

XYZ

X : 13.47

Y : 13.93

Z : 18.5

YXY

Y1 : 13.93

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 60.39%

M : 59.22%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 13.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.8PB 4.2/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 44.13

A : 1.5

B : -7.1

CIE-Lch

L : 44.13

C : 7.26

H : 281.92

CIE-Luv

L : 44.13

U : -2.27

V : -9.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.32

A : -0.89

B : -3.27






Similar Colors and Paints



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#696969
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) to Pantone PMS


#63666A
PANTONE Cool Gray 10 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
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PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#6C6A81
PANTONE 2362 C
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#6B6B7F
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ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#5D5C74
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ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) to PPG Paints


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Dunn-Edwards


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#656470
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ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


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#626970
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ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)





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Behr


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) to Behr


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Valspar


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) to Valspar


#5F6D7D
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ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
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Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

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


Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) - #656874 Color Images and Patterns


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