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 |
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
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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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
French Silver (PPU18-05) - #B8BCBC Color Images and Patterns
