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PPG Paints Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) Paint Color


Color Name: Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
Hex Color Code: #AE8661
RGB Color Code: RGB(174, 134, 97)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.0%, 44.3%, 31.8%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)?

Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) is #AE8661, and the RGB color code is RGB(174, 134, 97).

In the RGB color model, Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) has a red value of 174, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.0% magenta, 44.3% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 32.2 % saturation, and 53.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) is cool or warm?

The color Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)?

Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) 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 27 puts PPG Paints Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 134, 97)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
97 (38.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.99%
Yellow
44.25%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(28.83deg, 32.2 %, 53.1 %)

Hue
28.83°
Saturation
32.22 %.
Lightness
53.14 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 108, 69)
Red
85 (33.2%)
Yellow
108 (42.2%)
Blue
69 (27.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.83°
Saturation
44.25 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 28.83°

W: 38.04 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 28.14

Y : 26.91

Z : 15.02

YXY

Y1 : 26.91

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 47.45%

Y : 61.96%


LRV

~ 26.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.7YR 5.7/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.89

A : 10.43

B : 25.78

CIE-Lch

L : 58.89

C : 27.81

H : 67.98

CIE-Luv

L : 58.89

U : 29.23

V : 30.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.88

A : 6.04

B : 19.15






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.



#B38B6D
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to Pantone PMS


#AC835E
PANTONE 10138 C
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
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PANTONE 2317 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 10142 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B7916C
PANTONE 2467 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to British Standard 4800


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to RAL Classic


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to PPG Paints


#B08A61
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


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Café Miel (2008-7C)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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Gleaming Tan (3002-7B)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)





Behr


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Sherwin Williams


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to Sherwin Williams


#A78361
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Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) to Benjamin Moore


#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
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Fairmont Gold (1071)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)








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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)

6189AE
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of PPG Paints Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) - #AE8661?

Color that best contrast with PPG Paints Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) - #AE8661 is #6189AE, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments PPG Paints Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) - #AE8661?

Complementary or Opposite color for PPG Paints Bronco Brown (PPG15-03) - #AE8661 is #6189AE, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.






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