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PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) Paint Color


Color Name
Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)
Hex Color Code
#CAB8AB
RGB Color Code
RGB(202, 184, 171)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 8.9%, 15.3%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue)
#CAB8AB Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) Paint PPG Paints - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) color - its meaning and example


What color is Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)?

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is #CAB8AB, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 184, 171).

In the RGB color model, Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) has a red value of 202, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 15.3% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 22.6 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.



Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is cool or warm?

The color Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)? (For interior and product design)

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) 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

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) 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 PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) 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


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 184, 171)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.91%
Yellow
15.35%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(25.16deg, 22.6 %, 73.1 %)

Hue
25.16°
Saturation
22.63 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 67, 44)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
67 (26.2%)
Blue
44 (17.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.16°
Saturation
15.35 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 25.16°

W: 67.06 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 48.85

Y : 49.78

Z : 45.56

YXY

Y1 : 49.78

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 27.84%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 49.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.4Y 7.4/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 75.93

A : 4.24

B : 8.91

CIE-Lch

L : 75.93

C : 9.87

H : 64.54

CIE-Luv

L : 75.93

U : 11.61

V : 12.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.55

A : 0.12

B : 11.1






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (Paint - PPG Paints)

Here are the colors similar to Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (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.

#CCB3A3 Color
Dark Nude
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C9C0BB Color
Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#DBC1AA Color
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#DDC0B4 Color
Nude Pink
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


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


Pantone PMS

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Pantone PMS

#C8B8AD Color
PANTONE 4085 C
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#CDB5A7 Color
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C1B1A2 Color
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C5B9AC Color
PANTONE 7528 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to RAL Design


British Standard 4800

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to British Standard 4800


RAL Classic

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to RAL Classic

#B7B3A8 Color
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#B5B0A1 Color
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


Paint similar to Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (Paint - PPG Paints)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (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

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to PPG Paints



Sherwin Williams

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Sherwin Williams



Valspar

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Valspar



Benjamin Moore

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Benjamin Moore

#CCB9AD Color
Meadow Pink (1011)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#C3B8AE Color
Hazelwood (1005)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#CDB5AA Color
Cedar Ridge (1233)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Behr

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Behr

#CABAB1 Color
Gray Ashlar (N170-3)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#CEBDB4 Color
Smokey Pink (N150-2)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C4B2A9 Color
Mauvette (PPU17-10)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Dunn-Edwards



Farrow & Ball

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Farrow & Ball

#C1B2A2 Color
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#D9C0AE Color
Setting Plaster (231)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#D7BCAC Color
Potted Shrimp (9906)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) - #CAB8AB 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



CAB8AB
Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)

ABBDCA
Pastel Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) - #CAB8AB?

Color that best contrast with PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) - #CAB8AB is #ABBDCA, color name is Pastel Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) - #CAB8AB?

Complementary or Opposite color for PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) - #CAB8AB is #ABBDCA, color name is Pastel Blue*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) - #CAB8AB Color Images and Patterns


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