PPG Paints French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #CAC8B6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(202, 200, 182) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 1.0%, 9.9%, 20.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3)?
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) is #CAC8B6, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 200, 182).
In the RGB color model, French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) has a red value of 202, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 9.9% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) has a hue of 54° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) is cool or warm?
The color French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3)?
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) has an LRV of nearly 57. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 57 of French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) 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 57 puts PPG Paints French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) paint color in the
medium 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
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(202, 200, 182)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.99%
Yellow
9.90%
Key
20.78%
HSL
HSL(54deg, 15.9 %, 75.3 %)
Hue
54°
Saturation
15.87 %.
Lightness
75.29 %.
RYB
RYB(25, 62, 38)
Red
25 (9.9%)
Yellow
62 (24.4%)
Blue
38 (14.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
54°
Saturation
9.90 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.
HWB
H: 54°
W: 71.37 %
B: 20.78 %
XYZ
X : 53.45
Y : 57.24
Z : 52.49
YXY
Y1 : 57.24
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 20.78%
M : 21.57%
Y : 28.63%
LRV
~ 57.2 %
Munsell Color System
3.9GY 7.9/1.7
CIE-Lab
L : 80.32
A : -2.44
B : 9.24
CIE-Lch
L : 80.32
C : 9.56
H : 104.77
CIE-Luv
L : 80.32
U : 2.17
V : 13.93
Hunter-Lab
L : 75.66
A : -6.29
B : 11.83
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Classic
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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
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) - #CAC8B6 Color Images and Patterns
