PPG Paints Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) Paint Color

What color is Apollo Gold (PPG16-11)?

Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) is #E2B46C, and the RGB color code is RGB(226, 180, 108).

In the RGB color model, Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) has a red value of 226, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.4% magenta, 52.2% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.6° (degrees), 67.0 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) has a hue of 36.6° (degrees), 52.2 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.

Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) is cool or warm?

The color Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Apollo Gold (PPG16-11)?

Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 50 puts PPG Paints Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) paint color in the medium 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.