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PPG Paints Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5)
Hex Color Code: #8D847F
RGB Color Code: RGB(141, 132, 127)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.4%, 9.9%, 44.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5)?

Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) is #8D847F, and the RGB color code is RGB(141, 132, 127).

In the RGB color model, Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) has a red value of 141, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 9.9% yellow, and 44.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation and 55.3 % brightness/value.


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) is cool or warm?

The color Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5)?

Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) 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 24 puts PPG Paints Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) 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


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(141, 132, 127)
Red
141 (55.3%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.38%
Yellow
9.93%
Key
44.71%

HSL

HSL(21.43deg, 5.8 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
21.43°
Saturation
5.79 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 95, 91)
Red
72 (28.3%)
Yellow
95 (37.4%)
Blue
91 (35.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.43°
Saturation
9.93 %.
Brightness / Value
55.29 %.

HWB

H: 21.43°

W: 49.80 %

B: 44.71 %

XYZ

X : 23.07

Y : 23.7

Z : 23.44

YXY

Y1 : 23.7

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 44.71%

M : 48.24%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 23.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.7YR 5.4/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 55.78

A : 2.47

B : 3.9

CIE-Lch

L : 55.78

C : 4.62

H : 57.73

CIE-Luv

L : 55.78

U : 5.6

V : 4.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.68

A : -0.61

B : 5.53






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) (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
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#848482
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ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#848482
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ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to Pantone PMS


#8C8279
PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#8B8075
PANTONE 8003 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#8C8985
PANTONE 2332 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to RAL Classic


#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


RAL Design


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to British Standard 4800


#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)





Paint similar to Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) (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


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to PPG Paints




Dunn-Edwards


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#8E8583
Fallen Rock (DE 6389)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#837871
Palomino Pony (DET 621)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Valspar


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to Valspar


#87817B
Dorian Gray (T511)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#8A8486
Cadet Gray (4001-2A)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#958F88
Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to Benjamin Moore


#86807E
Stone (2112-40)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
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Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#827D7B
Granite (AF-660)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to Behr


#928987
Polished Stone (PPU17-16)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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Suede Gray (PPU18-17)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#928C87
Creek Bend (790F-4)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) to Sherwin Williams


#908A83
Dovetail (SW 7018)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#847B77
Mink (SW 6004)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#978A7F
Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#8B7D7B
Renwick Heather (SW 2818)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% 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


Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) - #8D847F Color Images and Patterns


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