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Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) Paint Color


Color Name: Almond Wisp (PPU5-12)
Hex Color Code: #D6CAB9
RGB Color Code: RGB(214, 202, 185)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.6%, 13.6%, 16.1%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) color - its meaning and example


What color is Almond Wisp (PPU5-12)?

Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) is #D6CAB9, and the RGB color code is RGB(214, 202, 185).

In the RGB color model, Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) has a red value of 214, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 13.6% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.2° (degrees), 26.1 % saturation, and 78.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) has a hue of 35.2° (degrees), 13.6 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.


Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) is cool or warm?

The color Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Almond Wisp (PPU5-12)?

Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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

Almond Wisp (PPU5-12)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) 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 60 puts Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) 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


Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(214, 202, 185)
Red
214 (83.9%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
185 (72.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.61%
Yellow
13.55%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(35.17deg, 26.1 %, 78.2 %)

Hue
35.17°
Saturation
26.13 %.
Lightness
78.24 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 59, 33)
Red
25 (9.6%)
Yellow
59 (23.2%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.17°
Saturation
13.55 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 35.17°

W: 72.55 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 57.61

Y : 60.04

Z : 54.45

YXY

Y1 : 60.04

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 16.08%

M : 20.78%

Y : 27.45%


LRV

~ 60 %

Munsell Color System

5.9Y 8.1/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 81.86

A : 1.33

B : 9.97

CIE-Lch

L : 81.86

C : 10.06

H : 82.39

CIE-Luv

L : 81.86

U : 8.11

V : 14.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.49

A : -2.89

B : 12.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) (Paint - Behr)


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#E3DAC9
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#E1D3C4
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British Standard 4800


Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


RAL Classic


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#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)





Paint similar to Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) (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.


PPG Paints


Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) to PPG Paints


#DFD4C4
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Dunn-Edwards


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#E3D3BF
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Behr


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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) to Sherwin Williams


#E0D6C8
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Benjamin Moore


Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) to Benjamin Moore


#E0D8C6
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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


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