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PPG Paints Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6)
Hex Color Code: #FFDF38
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 223, 56)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.5%, 78.0%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6)?

Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) is #FFDF38, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 223, 56).

In the RGB color model, Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) has a red value of 255, a green value of 223, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 78.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) has a hue of 50.4° (degrees), 78.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) is cool or warm?

The color Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6)?

Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) has an LRV of nearly 74. By LRV value, it is a 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

Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 74 of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) 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 74 puts PPG Paints Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) paint color in the lighter 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


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 223, 56)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
223 (87.5%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.55%
Yellow
78.04%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(50.35deg, 100.0 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
50.35°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 174, 3)
Red
27 (10.6%)
Yellow
174 (68.2%)
Blue
3 (1.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.35°
Saturation
78.04 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 50.35°

W: 21.96 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 68.34

Y : 74.32

Z : 14.48

YXY

Y1 : 74.32

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 12.55%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 74.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.8Y 8.8/12.5

CIE-Lab

L : 89.07

A : -4.97

B : 79.06

CIE-Lch

L : 89.07

C : 79.22

H : 93.59

CIE-Luv

L : 89.07

U : 28.98

V : 89.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 86.21

A : -9.36

B : 50.38






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) (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.



#FFE135
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ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to Pantone PMS


#FBDD40
PANTONE 114 C
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#FDDA24
PANTONE 115 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#FEDD00
PANTONE Yellow C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#FBE122
PANTONE 107 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to British Standard 4800


#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#FFCC00
BS 10-E-51 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to RAL Classic


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


RAL Design


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to RAL Design




Pantone TPX


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to Pantone TPX


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


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#FFDD33
Capsicum Yellow
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#FEE12B
Pineapple Yellow
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#FFE01B
Cavendish Yellow
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#F8D810
Candlelight
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)





Paint similar to Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) (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


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to PPG Paints




Benjamin Moore


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to Benjamin Moore


#FFDD39
Bold Yellow (336)
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#FFDB00
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ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#F8D60A
Sun Porch (2023-30)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#FFD600
Sun Kissed Yellow (2022-20)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#FFDD49
Radiant Sunrise (DE 5397)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#FFE536
Highlighter (DE 5404)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#FFDC00
Summer Sun (DE 5405)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#F4DB4F
Gilded (DE 5418)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)





Valspar


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to Valspar


#FFD542
Sweet Mustard (3008-1B)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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Backlit Lemon (V017-2)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#FFCE01
Tangy (3008-1A)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to Sherwin Williams


#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#FECB01
Confident Yellow (SW 6911)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#FDCC4E
Decisive Yellow (SW 6902)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)


Behr


Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) to Behr


#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#F7DA74
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ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
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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


PPG Paints Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6) - #FFDF38 Color Images and Patterns


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