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Behr Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) Paint Color


Color Name: Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12)
Hex Color Code: #A89C97
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 156, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.1%, 10.1%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) color - its meaning and example


What color is Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12)?

Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) is #A89C97, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 156, 151).

In the RGB color model, Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) has a red value of 168, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 10.1% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.6° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation, and 62.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) has a hue of 17.6° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.


Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) is cool or warm?

The color Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12)?

Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) 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 34 puts Behr Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) 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


Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 156, 151)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.14%
Yellow
10.12%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(17.65deg, 8.9 %, 62.5 %)

Hue
17.65°
Saturation
8.90 %.
Lightness
62.55 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 79, 69)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
69 (27.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.65°
Saturation
10.12 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 17.65°

W: 59.22 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 33.62

Y : 34.34

Z : 34.13

YXY

Y1 : 34.34

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 38.82%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 34.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.4YR 6.4/1

CIE-Lab

L : 65.23

A : 3.5

B : 4.19

CIE-Lch

L : 65.23

C : 5.45

H : 50.13

CIE-Luv

L : 65.23

U : 7.4

V : 5.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.6

A : -0.12

B : 6.48






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone TCX


Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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RAL Classic


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ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
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RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


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#A3A3A3
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ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
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ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Valspar


Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) to Valspar


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Sherwin Williams


Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) to Sherwin Williams


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Dunn-Edwards


Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) to Dunn-Edwards


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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


Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) - #A89C97 Color Images and Patterns


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