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PPG Paints Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Ash (PPG1025-5)
Hex Color Code: #8C8475
RGB Color Code: RGB(140, 132, 117)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.7%, 16.4%, 45.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Ash (PPG1025-5)?

Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) is #8C8475, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 132, 117).

In the RGB color model, Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) has a red value of 140, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 16.4% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 9.1 % saturation, and 50.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 16.4 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5)?

Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

Dark Ash (PPG1025-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) 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 23 puts PPG Paints Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) 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


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 132, 117)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.71%
Yellow
16.43%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(39.13deg, 9.1 %, 50.4 %)

Hue
39.13°
Saturation
9.09 %.
Lightness
50.39 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 103, 91)
Red
76 (29.9%)
Yellow
103 (40.4%)
Blue
91 (35.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.13°
Saturation
16.43 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 39.13°

W: 45.88 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 22.28

Y : 23.36

Z : 20.16

YXY

Y1 : 23.36

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 48.24%

Y : 54.12%


LRV

~ 23.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.3Y 5.4/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 55.44

A : 0.33

B : 9.18

CIE-Lch

L : 55.44

C : 9.18

H : 87.92

CIE-Luv

L : 55.44

U : 5.66

V : 12.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.33

A : -2.32

B : 9.1






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) (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.



#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#848482
Old Silver
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to Pantone PMS


#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#8B8075
PANTONE 8003 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#8C8279
PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to RAL Classic


#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) (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


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to PPG Paints


#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#8B847C
So Sublime (PPG1006-5)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#91857C
Wild Wilderness (PPG1019-5)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to Valspar


#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#87817B
Dorian Gray (T511)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#918F85
World's Away (V145-4)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to Benjamin Moore


#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#878279
Tweed Coat (CSP-85)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#908980
Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to Sherwin Williams


#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#868578
Mountain Road (SW 7743)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#908A83
Dovetail (SW 7018)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#837871
Palomino Pony (DET 621)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#7A7B75
Stone Mason (DET 615)
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)


Behr


Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) to Behr


#848178
Wood Ash (N360-5A)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#938577
Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#89877F
Wet Cement (HDC-NT-23)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% 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 Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) - #8C8475 Color Images and Patterns


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