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PPG Paints Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2)
Hex Color Code: #EAEFCE
RGB Color Code: RGB(234, 239, 206)
CMYK Values*: 2.1%, 0.0%, 13.8%, 6.3%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2)?

Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) is #EAEFCE, and the RGB color code is RGB(234, 239, 206).

In the RGB color model, Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) has a red value of 234, a green value of 239, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 13.8% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 69.1° (degrees), 50.8 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) has a hue of 69.1° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) is cool or warm?

The color Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2)?

Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) has an LRV of nearly 84. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 84 of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) 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 84 puts PPG Paints Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) paint color in the lighter 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


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(234, 239, 206)
Red
234 (91.8%)
Green
239 (93.7%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.09%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
13.81%
Key
6.27%

HSL

HSL(69.09deg, 50.8 %, 87.3 %)

Hue
69.09°
Saturation
50.77 %.
Lightness
87.25 %.

RYB

RYB(7, 47, 12)
Red
7 (2.6%)
Yellow
47 (18.4%)
Blue
12 (4.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
69.09°
Saturation
13.81 %.
Brightness / Value
93.73 %.

HWB

H: 69.09°

W: 80.78 %

B: 6.27 %

XYZ

X : 75.94

Y : 83.68

Z : 70.54

YXY

Y1 : 83.68

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 8.24%

M : 6.27%

Y : 19.22%


LRV

~ 83.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.1GY 9.2/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 93.31

A : -7.21

B : 15.41

CIE-Lch

L : 93.31

C : 17.02

H : 115.09

CIE-Luv

L : 93.31

U : -1.16

V : 24.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 91.48

A : -11.91

B : 18.31






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) (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.



#FAFAD2
Light Goldenrod Yellow
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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Beige
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#FFFFE0
Light yellow
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#ECEBBD
Pale Spring Bud
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to Pantone PMS


#E7EDC8
PANTONE 9600 C
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#EEEEC8
PANTONE 9020 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#E5E8CD
PANTONE 9601 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#F2EECA
PANTONE 9140 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#D9E7D7
BS 14-C-31 - Green (Alpine)
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to RAL Classic


#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)





Paint similar to Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) (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


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to PPG Paints


#EDEFCB
Passionate Pause (PPG1220-2)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#EFF0D3
Giggle (PPG1217-1)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#EEF0D6
Morning Glow (PPG1216-1)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Valspar


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to Valspar


#E7EBC7
Apple Slice (6006-9A)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#EDEDCD
Whipped Mint (6006-7A)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#E5E9CE
Origami Clover (8002-28A)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#E6E9CE
Carpathian Dawn (8002-29A)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to Dunn-Edwards


#E3E7C4
Tinted Mint (DE 5540)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#F9FDD9
Apple Martini (DE 5554)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#F3F3D9
Shyness (DEW 349)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#FCFCDA
Pale Morning (DE 5547)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)





Behr


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to Behr


#E9E9C7
Pale Celery (PPU9-16)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#ECEBC9
Iced Green Apple (P360-2)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#EEF0D7
Budding Leaf (P360-1)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#EDEBCE
Floating Lily (M340-2)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to Benjamin Moore


#EDF1C7
Celadon Green (2028-60)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#F1F3CA
Lime Ricky (393)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#F7F8DB
Barely Yellow (2025-70)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#F5F6DB
Aspen White (2027-70)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) to Sherwin Williams


#DCE1B8
Lime Granita (SW 6715)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#E4E4CE
Sprout (SW 6427)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#E0DDBD
Celery (SW 6421)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#ECEAD5
Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)








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


PPG Paints Cool Yellow (PPG1216-2) - #EAEFCE Color Images and Patterns


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