PPG Paints Candy Corn (PPG17-16) Paint Color

What color is Candy Corn (PPG17-16)?

Candy Corn (PPG17-16) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Candy Corn (PPG17-16) is #D9624E, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 98, 78).

In the RGB color model, Candy Corn (PPG17-16) has a red value of 217, a green value of 98, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 54.8% magenta, 64.1% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 8.6° (degrees), 64.7 % saturation, and 57.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Candy Corn (PPG17-16) has a hue of 8.6° (degrees), 64.1 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.

Candy Corn (PPG17-16) is cool or warm?

The color Candy Corn (PPG17-16) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Candy Corn (PPG17-16)?

Candy Corn (PPG17-16) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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 24 puts PPG Paints Candy Corn (PPG17-16) 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.