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PPG Paints Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)
Hex Color Code: #5E686D
RGB Color Code: RGB(94, 104, 109)
CMYK Values*: 13.8%, 4.6%, 0.0%, 57.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Blue Gray





About Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)?

Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) color belongs to the Neutral Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) is #5E686D, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 104, 109).

In the RGB color model, Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) has a red value of 94, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.8% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 7.4 % saturation, and 39.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) is cool or warm?

The color Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)?

Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a 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

Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) 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 13 puts PPG Paints Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) 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


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(94, 104, 109)
Red
94 (36.9%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.76%
Magenta
4.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
57.25%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 7.4 %, 39.8 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
7.39 %.
Lightness
39.80 %.

RYB

RYB(94, 116, 131)
Red
94 (36.8%)
Yellow
116 (45.3%)
Blue
131 (51.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
13.76 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 36.86 %

B: 57.25 %

XYZ

X : 12.33

Y : 13.38

Z : 16.4

YXY

Y1 : 13.38

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 63.14%

M : 59.22%

Y : 57.25%


LRV

~ 13.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.3B 4.2/1

CIE-Lab

L : 43.34

A : -2.67

B : -4.11

CIE-Lch

L : 43.34

C : 4.9

H : 236.96

CIE-Luv

L : 43.34

U : -5.55

V : -5.12

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.58

A : -3.88

B : -0.97






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) (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.



#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to RAL Classic


#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to Pantone PMS


#5B6770
PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#5B6166
PANTONE 10391 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#63666A
PANTONE Cool Gray 10 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#646667
PANTONE 4195 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to British Standard 4800


#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) (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


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to PPG Paints


#535E63
Mysterious (PPG1037-6)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#5B6E74
Superstition (PPG1035-6)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#526771
Silent Night (PPG1153-6)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#5B686F
Made of Steel (DET 593)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#62696B
Equinox (DET 616)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#646767
Pointed Rock (DE 6363)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#53626E
Outer Space (DE 5824)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to Benjamin Moore


#5A656C
Powell Gray (CW-665)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#55656B
Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#626568
Stormy Sky (1616)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#607077
Blue Spruce (1637)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to Sherwin Williams


#596368
Grays Harbor (SW 6236)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#626970
Gibraltar (SW 6257)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#656D73
Wall Street (SW 7665)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)


Behr


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to Behr


#59636A
Calligraphy (N490-6)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#59676B
Whale Gray (N470-6)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#5F6E77
Nypd (N480-6)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#616665
Cordite (HDC-MD-28)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) to Valspar


#656B6F
Bottlenose Dolphin (V112-3)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#59686C
Relaxed Navy (5001-2B)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% 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


Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) - #5E686D Color Images and Patterns


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