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Behr Gray Heather (PPU16-15) Paint Color


Color Name: Gray Heather (PPU16-15)
Hex Color Code: #868790
RGB Color Code: RGB(134, 135, 144)
CMYK Values*: 6.9%, 6.3%, 0.0%, 43.5%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Gray Heather (PPU16-15) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gray Heather (PPU16-15)?

Gray Heather (PPU16-15) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gray Heather (PPU16-15) is #868790, and the RGB color code is RGB(134, 135, 144).

In the RGB color model, Gray Heather (PPU16-15) has a red value of 134, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 144. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.9% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 234° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gray Heather (PPU16-15) has a hue of 234° (degrees), 6.9 % saturation and 56.5 % brightness/value.


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) is cool or warm?

The color Gray Heather (PPU16-15) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gray Heather (PPU16-15)?

Gray Heather (PPU16-15) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 Heather (PPU16-15)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) 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 24 puts Behr Gray Heather (PPU16-15) 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


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(134, 135, 144)
Red
134 (52.5%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
144 (56.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.94%
Magenta
6.25%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
43.53%

HSL

HSL(234deg, 4.3 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
234°
Saturation
4.31 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 85, 95)
Red
63 (24.8%)
Yellow
85 (33.5%)
Blue
95 (37.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
234°
Saturation
6.94 %.
Brightness / Value
56.47 %.

HWB

H: 234°

W: 52.55 %

B: 43.53 %

XYZ

X : 23.53

Y : 24.41

Z : 29.86

YXY

Y1 : 24.41

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 47.45%

M : 47.06%

Y : 43.53%


LRV

~ 24.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.7PB 5.5/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 56.5

A : 1.47

B : -4.94

CIE-Lch

L : 56.5

C : 5.16

H : 286.55

CIE-Luv

L : 56.5

U : -1.07

V : -7.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.41

A : -1.45

B : -1.25






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gray Heather (PPU16-15) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Gray Heather (PPU16-15) (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.



#8B8589
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to British Standard 4800


#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to Pantone PMS


#8A8B99
PANTONE 8160 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#8E8B91
PANTONE 4277 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#8F8B91
PANTONE 8460 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#7F7E83
PANTONE 4278 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to RAL Classic


#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Gray Heather (PPU16-15) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gray Heather (PPU16-15) (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


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to Behr




PPG Paints


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to PPG Paints


#8B8D98
Flannel Pajamas (PPG1043-5)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#828388
Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#908B8E
Shining Armor (PPG1003-5)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#838B91
Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to Valspar


#888591
Horseshoe (8004-48E)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#7C7F86
Nuts and Bolts (V136-5)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#838B93
Blue Cashmere (M339)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#7D7F83
Vessel Gray (4005-2A)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to Sherwin Williams


#8F8A91
Gris Morado (SW 9156)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#7D848B
Serious Gray (SW 6256)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#7A848D
Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#949194
Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to Benjamin Moore


#84899A
Irises (1440)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#7C7F84
Charcoal Linen (2133-40)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#7F8386
Rock Gray (1615)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#7F8487
Englewood Cliffs (1607)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gray Heather (PPU16-15) to Dunn-Edwards


#808283
Storm Cloud (DE 6362)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#97969A
Formal Gray (DE 6382)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)








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


Gray Heather (PPU16-15) - #868790 Color Images and Patterns


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