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PPG Paints Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Gingerbread (PPG1201-6)
Hex Color Code: #CC8149
RGB Color Code: RGB(204, 129, 73)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 36.8%, 64.2%, 20.0%





About Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gingerbread (PPG1201-6)?

Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) is #CC8149, and the RGB color code is RGB(204, 129, 73).

In the RGB color model, Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) has a red value of 204, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.8% magenta, 64.2% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.6° (degrees), 56.2 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) has a hue of 25.6° (degrees), 64.2 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.


Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) is cool or warm?

The color Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gingerbread (PPG1201-6)?

Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Gingerbread (PPG1201-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) 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 29 puts PPG Paints Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) 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


Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(204, 129, 73)
Red
204 (80.0%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
36.76%
Yellow
64.22%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(25.65deg, 56.2 %, 54.3 %)

Hue
25.65°
Saturation
56.22 %.
Lightness
54.31 %.

RYB

RYB(99, 110, 49)
Red
99 (38.8%)
Yellow
110 (43.3%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.65°
Saturation
64.22 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 25.65°

W: 28.63 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 33.95

Y : 29.02

Z : 10.11

YXY

Y1 : 29.02

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 20.00%

M : 49.41%

Y : 71.37%


LRV

~ 29 %

Munsell Color System

5.9YR 5.9/8.3

CIE-Lab

L : 60.8

A : 23.75

B : 41.83

CIE-Lch

L : 60.8

C : 48.1

H : 60.41

CIE-Luv

L : 60.8

U : 58.51

V : 43.03

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.87

A : 18.24

B : 26.58






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 7412 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


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#B67A36
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ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) to RAL Classic


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)
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RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)
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RAL 2011 - Deep Orange
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


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Sherwin Williams


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Valspar


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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


Gingerbread (PPG1201-6) - #CC8149 Color Images and Patterns


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