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PPG Paints Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
Hex Color Code: #B8BFC2
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 191, 194)
CMYK Values*: 5.2%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 23.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)?

Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) is #B8BFC2, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 191, 194).

In the RGB color model, Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) has a red value of 184, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 194. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.2% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198° (degrees), 7.6 % saturation, and 74.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) has a hue of 198° (degrees), 5.2 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) is cool or warm?

The color Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)?

Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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

Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) 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 51 puts PPG Paints Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) 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


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 191, 194)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
194 (76.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.15%
Magenta
1.55%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(198deg, 7.6 %, 74.1 %)

Hue
198°
Saturation
7.58 %.
Lightness
74.12 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 52, 49)
Red
26 (10.3%)
Yellow
52 (20.4%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198°
Saturation
5.15 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 198°

W: 72.16 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 48.14

Y : 51.35

Z : 58.41

YXY

Y1 : 51.35

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 25.10%

Y : 23.92%


LRV

~ 51.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.1BG 7.5/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 76.89

A : -1.84

B : -2.36

CIE-Lch

L : 76.89

C : 2.99

H : 232.09

CIE-Luv

L : 76.89

U : -4.05

V : -3.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.66

A : -5.49

B : 1.83






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to Pantone PMS


#C1C6C8
PANTONE 428 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B1B7BA
PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C3C5C4
PANTONE 10102 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to British Standard 4800


#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.


PPG Paints


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to PPG Paints


#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#BFC4C5
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#BDC1C1
Quest (PPG10-15)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to Sherwin Williams


#B8C0C3
Krypton (SW 6247)
ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#BEC1C3
Lazy Gray (SW 6254)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)


Behr


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to Behr


#BAC1C3
Distant Star (MQ5-31)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#BCC5C9
Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B8BCBC
French Silver (PPU18-05)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#C0C4C6
Galactic Tint (N510-2)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#BBBFC3
Silver Lined (DE 6353)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#C0C3C4
Foil (DE 6360)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B7BDC4
Silver Springs (DE 6346)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to Benjamin Moore


#B8BDC0
Thundercloud Gray (2124-40)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#BAC1C6
Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#BEC2C2
Eternity (AF-695)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#B9BFBE
Winter Solstice (1605)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)


Valspar


Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) to Valspar


#BBC3C8
Elliott Bay (P035)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#BCC2C2
Shallow Skies (V116-1)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#B8C2C8
Seersucker (8006-8B)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#B3BFC5
Shark Loop (4007-3B)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more PPG Paints Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) - #B8BFC2 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


PPG Paints Gray Frost (PPG1012-4) - #B8BFC2 Color Images and Patterns


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