PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #BCB7AD |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(188, 183, 173) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 2.7%, 8.0%, 26.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)?
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is #BCB7AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 183, 173).
In the RGB color model, Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has a red value of 188, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 8.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 8.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is cool or warm?
The color Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)?
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 48 of Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) 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 48 puts PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) 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
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(188, 183, 173)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.66%
Yellow
7.98%
Key
26.27%
HSL
HSL(40deg, 10.1 %, 70.8 %)
Hue
40°
Saturation
10.07 %.
Lightness
70.78 %.
RYB
RYB(34, 67, 50)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
67 (26.1%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
40°
Saturation
7.98 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.
HWB
H: 40°
W: 67.84 %
B: 26.27 %
XYZ
X : 45.22
Y : 47.58
Z : 46.34
YXY
Y1 : 47.58
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 26.27%
M : 28.24%
Y : 32.16%
LRV
~ 47.6 %
Munsell Color System
8.5Y 7.3/1
CIE-Lab
L : 74.56
A : -0.01
B : 5.7
CIE-Lch
L : 74.56
C : 5.7
H : 90.11
CIE-Luv
L : 74.56
U : 3.49
V : 8.29
Hunter-Lab
L : 68.97
A : -3.69
B : 8.45
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) - #BCB7AD Color Images and Patterns
