PPG Paints Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) Paint Color

What color is Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5)?

Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) is #DFAC59, and the RGB color code is RGB(223, 172, 89).

In the RGB color model, Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) has a red value of 223, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 60.1% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.2° (degrees), 67.7 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) has a hue of 37.2° (degrees), 60.1 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.

Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) is cool or warm?

The color Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5)?

Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) has an LRV of nearly 46. 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 46 puts PPG Paints Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5) 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.