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PPG Paints Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) Paint Color


Color Name: Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
Hex Color Code: #CD9647
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 150, 71)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 26.8%, 65.4%, 19.6%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) color - its meaning and example


What color is Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)?

Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) is #CD9647, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 150, 71).

In the RGB color model, Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) has a red value of 205, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.8% magenta, 65.4% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 57.3 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 65.4 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.


Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) is cool or warm?

The color Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)?

Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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

Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) 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 35 puts PPG Paints Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) 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


Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 150, 71)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.83%
Yellow
65.37%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(35.37deg, 57.3 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
35.37°
Saturation
57.26 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 124, 44)
Red
83 (32.6%)
Yellow
124 (48.4%)
Blue
44 (17.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.37°
Saturation
65.37 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 35.37°

W: 27.84 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 37.22

Y : 35.25

Z : 10.8

YXY

Y1 : 35.25

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 41.18%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 35.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.5Y 6.4/7.9

CIE-Lab

L : 65.94

A : 12.62

B : 48.69

CIE-Lch

L : 65.94

C : 50.3

H : 75.47

CIE-Luv

L : 65.94

U : 43.71

V : 53.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.37

A : 8.01

B : 30.77






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) (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.



#C39953
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ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#D6A148
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ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) to British Standard 4800


#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
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BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
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BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) to RAL Classic


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
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RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
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RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) (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.


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Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) to Benjamin Moore


#C9974F
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ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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#CA994E
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ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
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Honey Beehive (DET 475)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)





Valspar


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#C49046
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ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Behr


Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) to Behr


#CD9956
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ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) to Sherwin Williams


#CC9B5C
Butternut (SW 6389)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% 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


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