PPG Paints Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C9CBC6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(201, 203, 198) |
| CMYK Values*: | 1.0%, 0.0%, 2.5%, 20.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
What color is Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2)?
Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) is #C9CBC6, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 203, 198).
In the RGB color model, Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) has a red value of 201, a green value of 203, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.5% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 84° (degrees), 4.6 % saturation, and 78.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) has a hue of 84° (degrees), 2.5 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.
Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) is cool or warm?
The color Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2)?
Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) has an LRV of nearly 59. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2)
Light Color
Compare LRV 59 of Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) 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 59 puts PPG Paints Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) paint color in the
medium 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
Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(201, 203, 198)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
203 (79.6%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.99%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.46%
Key
20.39%
HSL
HSL(84deg, 4.6 %, 78.6 %)
Hue
84°
Saturation
4.59 %.
Lightness
78.63 %.
RYB
RYB(21, 50, 38)
Red
21 (8.4%)
Yellow
50 (19.5%)
Blue
38 (14.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
84°
Saturation
2.46 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.
HWB
H: 84°
W: 77.65 %
B: 20.39 %
XYZ
X : 55.64
Y : 59.21
Z : 61.92
YXY
Y1 : 59.21
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 21.18%
M : 20.39%
Y : 22.35%
LRV
~ 59.2 %
Munsell Color System
7.4GY 8.0/0.6
CIE-Lab
L : 81.41
A : -1.59
B : 2.24
CIE-Lch
L : 81.41
C : 2.75
H : 125.41
CIE-Luv
L : 81.41
U : -0.86
V : 3.63
Hunter-Lab
L : 76.95
A : -5.59
B : 6.15
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
RAL Classic
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Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Design
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Benjamin Moore
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Color Combinations
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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
Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2) - #C9CBC6 Color Images and Patterns
