PPG Paints Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) Paint Color

What color is Barely Butter (PPG1205-3)?

Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) is #F8E9C2, and the RGB color code is RGB(248, 233, 194).

In the RGB color model, Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) has a red value of 248, a green value of 233, and a blue value of 194. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.0% magenta, 21.8% yellow, and 2.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.3° (degrees), 79.4 % saturation, and 86.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) has a hue of 43.3° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation and 97.3 % brightness/value.

Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) is cool or warm?

The color Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Barely Butter (PPG1205-3)?

Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) has an LRV of nearly 82. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 82 puts PPG Paints Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) 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.