PPG Paints Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) Paint Color

What color is Almond Cream (PPG1086-3)?

Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) is #E1CFB2, and the RGB color code is RGB(225, 207, 178).

In the RGB color model, Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) has a red value of 225, a green value of 207, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.0% magenta, 20.9% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37° (degrees), 43.9 % saturation, and 79.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) has a hue of 37° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.

Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) is cool or warm?

The color Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Almond Cream (PPG1086-3)?

Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) has an LRV of nearly 64. 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.

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 64 puts PPG Paints Almond Cream (PPG1086-3) 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.