PPG Paints Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) Paint Color

What color is Alley Cat (PPG1043-6)?

Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) is #656874, and the RGB color code is RGB(101, 104, 116).

In the RGB color model, Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) has a red value of 101, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.9% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 228° (degrees), 6.9 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) has a hue of 228° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation and 45.5 % brightness/value.

Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) is cool or warm?

The color Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Alley Cat (PPG1043-6)?

Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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.

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 14 puts PPG Paints Alley Cat (PPG1043-6) 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.