PPG Paints Nut Shell (PPG14-02) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Nut Shell (PPG14-02) |
| Hex Color Code: | #9C8F83 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(156, 143, 131) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 8.3%, 16.0%, 38.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Nut Shell (PPG14-02)?
Nut Shell (PPG14-02) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is #9C8F83, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 143, 131).
In the RGB color model, Nut Shell (PPG14-02) has a red value of 156, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nut Shell (PPG14-02) has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.
Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is cool or warm?
The color Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Nut Shell (PPG14-02)?
Nut Shell (PPG14-02) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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
Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
Light Color
Compare LRV 28 of Nut Shell (PPG14-02) 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 28 puts PPG Paints Nut Shell (PPG14-02) 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
Nut Shell (PPG14-02) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(156, 143, 131)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
143 (56.1%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.33%
Yellow
16.03%
Key
38.82%
HSL
HSL(28.8deg, 11.2 %, 56.3 %)
Hue
28.8°
Saturation
11.21 %.
Lightness
56.27 %.
RYB
RYB(65, 92, 79)
Red
65 (25.6%)
Yellow
92 (36.2%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
28.8°
Saturation
16.03 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.
HWB
H: 28.8°
W: 51.37 %
B: 38.82 %
XYZ
X : 27.63
Y : 28.35
Z : 25.49
YXY
Y1 : 28.35
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 38.82%
M : 43.92%
Y : 48.63%
LRV
~ 28.4 %
Munsell Color System
2.6Y 5.9/1.5
CIE-Lab
L : 60.21
A : 2.75
B : 8.13
CIE-Lch
L : 60.21
C : 8.58
H : 71.31
CIE-Luv
L : 60.21
U : 8.56
V : 10.71
Hunter-Lab
L : 53.25
A : -0.56
B : 8.89
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Nut Shell (PPG14-02) - #9C8F83 Color Images and Patterns
