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PPG Paints Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)
Hex Color Code: #A8715A
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 113, 90)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 32.7%, 46.4%, 34.1%





About Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)?

Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) is #A8715A, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 113, 90).

In the RGB color model, Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) has a red value of 168, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 90. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.7% magenta, 46.4% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.7° (degrees), 31.0 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) has a hue of 17.7° (degrees), 46.4 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) is cool or warm?

The color Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)?

Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) 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 21 puts PPG Paints Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) 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


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 113, 90)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
113 (44.3%)
Blue
90 (35.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.74%
Yellow
46.43%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(17.69deg, 31.0 %, 50.6 %)

Hue
17.69°
Saturation
30.95 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 105, 79)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Yellow
105 (41.2%)
Blue
79 (30.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.69°
Saturation
46.43 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 17.69°

W: 35.29 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 23.9

Y : 20.87

Z : 12.44

YXY

Y1 : 20.87

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 55.69%

Y : 64.71%


LRV

~ 20.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.3YR 5.1/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 52.81

A : 18.99

B : 21.59

CIE-Lch

L : 52.81

C : 28.75

H : 48.66

CIE-Luv

L : 52.81

U : 39.51

V : 23.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.69

A : 13.42

B : 15.83






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) to Pantone PMS


#A87357
PANTONE 8022 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4264 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 2441 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 8043 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) to British Standard 4800


#A66F67
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ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) (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


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) to Behr


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Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) to Valspar


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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


Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) - #A8715A Color Images and Patterns


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