PPG Paints Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A6978A |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(166, 151, 138) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 9.0%, 16.9%, 34.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)?
Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) is #A6978A, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 151, 138).
In the RGB color model, Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) has a red value of 166, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.0% magenta, 16.9% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 13.6 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.
Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) is cool or warm?
The color Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)?
Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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
Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)
Light Color
Compare LRV 32 of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) 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 32 puts PPG Paints Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) 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
Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(166, 151, 138)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.04%
Yellow
16.87%
Key
34.90%
HSL
HSL(27.86deg, 13.6 %, 59.6 %)
Hue
27.86°
Saturation
13.59 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.
RYB
RYB(59, 87, 71)
Red
59 (23.2%)
Yellow
87 (34.3%)
Blue
71 (27.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
27.86°
Saturation
16.87 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.
HWB
H: 27.86°
W: 54.12 %
B: 34.90 %
XYZ
X : 31.38
Y : 32.08
Z : 28.58
YXY
Y1 : 32.08
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 34.90%
M : 40.78%
Y : 45.88%
LRV
~ 32.1 %
Munsell Color System
2.2Y 6.2/1.6
CIE-Lab
L : 63.4
A : 3.31
B : 8.85
CIE-Lch
L : 63.4
C : 9.45
H : 69.48
CIE-Luv
L : 63.4
U : 9.87
V : 11.7
Hunter-Lab
L : 56.63
A : -0.21
B : 9.72
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Classic
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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
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