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Behr Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) Paint Color


Color Name: Elemental Gray (PPU26-06)
Hex Color Code: #A0A09F
RGB Color Code: RGB(160, 160, 159)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.6%, 37.3%





About Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elemental Gray (PPU26-06)?

Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) is #A0A09F, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 160, 159).

In the RGB color model, Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) has a red value of 160, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.6% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.5 % saturation, and 62.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.6 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) is cool or warm?

The color Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06)?

Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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

Elemental Gray (PPU26-06)

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) 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 35 puts Behr Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) 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


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(160, 160, 159)
Red
160 (62.7%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.62%
Key
37.25%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 0.5 %, 62.5 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
0.52 %.
Lightness
62.55 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 76, 71)
Red
47 (18.5%)
Yellow
76 (29.6%)
Blue
71 (28.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
0.62 %.
Brightness / Value
62.75 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 62.35 %

B: 37.25 %

XYZ

X : 33.33

Y : 35.12

Z : 37.82

YXY

Y1 : 35.12

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 37.25%

M : 37.25%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 35.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.9GY 6.4/0.1

CIE-Lab

L : 65.84

A : -0.19

B : 0.51

CIE-Lch

L : 65.84

C : 0.55

H : 110.02

CIE-Luv

L : 65.84

U : 0.06

V : 0.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.26

A : -3.32

B : 3.64






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to RAL Classic


#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 0.31 (99.7% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to RAL Design


#9E9F9E
RAL 000 65 00 - Mortar Grey
ΔE - 0.66 (99.3% similar)
#ACADAC
RAL 000 70 00 - Light Grey
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#B0AAA1
RAL 080 70 05 - Garlic Beige
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#A7A9B1
RAL 280 70 05 - Taupe Grey
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to British Standard 4800


#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to Pantone PMS


#9D9D9F
PANTONE 4276 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#97999B
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)





Paint similar to Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Behr


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to Behr




PPG Paints


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to PPG Paints


#9F9F9D
Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5)
ΔE - 0.66 (99.3% similar)
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Statue Garden (PPG0996-3)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
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Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#A49F9F
Equilibrium (PPG1003-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to Benjamin Moore


#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#A09E9D
Sterling Silver (1461)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#A5A2A0
Fusion (AF-675)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#9A9FA2
Delray Gray (1614)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)





Valspar


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to Valspar


#9D9C9C
Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
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Hazy Stratus (4004-1C)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#9A9B97
Still Life in Gray (V120-2)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to Dunn-Edwards


#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#A1A5A8
Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) to Sherwin Williams


#A0A09A
Stamped Concrete (SW 7655)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#A0A5A7
Network Gray (SW 7073)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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Gris (SW 7659)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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Ellie Gray (SW 7650)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% 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


Elemental Gray (PPU26-06) - #A0A09F Color Images and Patterns


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