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PPG Paints Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
Hex Color Code: #A8AAA4
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 170, 164)
CMYK Values*: 1.2%, 0.0%, 3.5%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)?

Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) is #A8AAA4, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 170, 164).

In the RGB color model, Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) has a red value of 168, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 164. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.5% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) has a hue of 80° (degrees), 3.5 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) is cool or warm?

The color Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)?

Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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

Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) 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 40 puts PPG Paints Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) 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


Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 170, 164)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
164 (64.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.18%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.53%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(80deg, 3.4 %, 65.5 %)

Hue
80°
Saturation
3.41 %.
Lightness
65.49 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 73, 64)
Red
41 (16.3%)
Yellow
73 (28.6%)
Blue
64 (25.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
80°
Saturation
3.53 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 80°

W: 64.31 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 37.22

Y : 39.75

Z : 40.83

YXY

Y1 : 39.75

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 33.33%

Y : 35.69%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.8GY 6.8/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 69.29

A : -1.83

B : 2.83

CIE-Lch

L : 69.29

C : 3.37

H : 122.88

CIE-Luv

L : 69.29

U : -0.81

V : 4.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.05

A : -4.96

B : 5.74






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#A9A9A9
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)





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


RAL Classic


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#B0B0A9
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ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 10105 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


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British Standard 4800


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#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)





Paint similar to Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) (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


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#A7A8A2
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ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


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#A7A7A2
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ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)





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ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% 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


Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4) - #A8AAA4 Color Images and Patterns


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