PPG Paints Brown Basket (PPG16-15) Paint Color

What color is Brown Basket (PPG16-15)?

Brown Basket (PPG16-15) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brown Basket (PPG16-15) is #AC7B44, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 123, 68).

In the RGB color model, Brown Basket (PPG16-15) has a red value of 172, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 68. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.5% magenta, 60.5% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.7° (degrees), 43.3 % saturation, and 47.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brown Basket (PPG16-15) has a hue of 31.7° (degrees), 60.5 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Brown Basket (PPG16-15) is cool or warm?

The color Brown Basket (PPG16-15) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Brown Basket (PPG16-15)?

Brown Basket (PPG16-15) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 23 puts PPG Paints Brown Basket (PPG16-15) 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.