PPG Paints Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) Paint Color

What color is Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08)?

Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) is #784C42, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 76, 66).

In the RGB color model, Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) has a red value of 120, a green value of 76, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.7% magenta, 45.0% yellow, and 52.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.1° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation, and 36.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) has a hue of 11.1° (degrees), 45.0 % saturation and 47.1 % brightness/value.

Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) is cool or warm?

The color Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08)?

Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts PPG Paints Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08) 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.