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Behr French Silver (PPU18-05) Paint Color


Color Name: French Silver (PPU18-05)
Hex Color Code: #B8BCBC
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 188, 188)
CMYK Values*: 2.1%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 26.3%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About French Silver (PPU18-05) color - its meaning and example


What color is French Silver (PPU18-05)?

French Silver (PPU18-05) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Silver (PPU18-05) is #B8BCBC, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 188, 188).

In the RGB color model, French Silver (PPU18-05) has a red value of 184, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 2.9 % saturation, and 72.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Silver (PPU18-05) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 2.1 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.


French Silver (PPU18-05) is cool or warm?

The color French Silver (PPU18-05) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of French Silver (PPU18-05)?

French Silver (PPU18-05) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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 Silver (PPU18-05)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of French Silver (PPU18-05) 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 50 puts Behr French Silver (PPU18-05) 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 Silver (PPU18-05) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 188, 188)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.13%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 2.9 %, 72.9 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
2.90 %.
Lightness
72.94 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 56, 50)
Red
29 (11.2%)
Yellow
56 (22.1%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
2.13 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 72.16 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 46.83

Y : 49.79

Z : 54.72

YXY

Y1 : 49.79

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 26.27%

Y : 26.27%


LRV

~ 49.8 %

Munsell Color System

1BG 7.4/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 75.94

A : -1.38

B : -0.49

CIE-Lch

L : 75.94

C : 1.47

H : 199.65

CIE-Luv

L : 75.94

U : -2.25

V : -0.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.56

A : -5.02

B : 3.41






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to French Silver (PPU18-05) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to French Silver (PPU18-05) (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.



#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to Pantone PMS


#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#B1B7BA
PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B2B4B2
PANTONE 421 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#B1B3B3
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to RAL Design


#BABABA
RAL 000 75 00 - Marble Grey
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C9C8C7
RAL 000 80 00 - Foggy Grey
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#ACADAC
RAL 000 70 00 - Light Grey
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#BCC8CC
RAL 240 80 05 - Hazy Blue
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to British Standard 4800


#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


RAL Classic


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)





Paint similar to French Silver (PPU18-05) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to French Silver (PPU18-05) (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


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to Behr




Sherwin Williams


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to Sherwin Williams


#B8BCBB
Monorail Silver (SW 7663)
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#BEC1C3
Lazy Gray (SW 6254)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)


PPG Paints


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to PPG Paints


#BDC1C1
Quest (PPG10-15)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#BEC0C2
Whirlwind (PPG1013-3)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)





Benjamin Moore


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to Benjamin Moore


#B9BFBE
Winter Solstice (1605)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#BEC2C2
Eternity (AF-695)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#B8BDC0
Thundercloud Gray (2124-40)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to Dunn-Edwards


#C0C3C4
Foil (DE 6360)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#BBBFC3
Silver Lined (DE 6353)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


French Silver (PPU18-05) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of French Silver (PPU18-05) to Valspar


#BCC2C2
Shallow Skies (V116-1)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#C3C6C7
Gravity (4005-1B)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BBC3C8
Elliott Bay (P035)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr French Silver (PPU18-05) - #B8BCBC color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Behr French Silver (PPU18-05) - #B8BCBC Color Images and Patterns


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