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PPG Paints Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6)
Hex Color Code: #827566
RGB Color Code: RGB(130, 117, 102)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.0%, 21.5%, 49.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Clam Shell (PPG1023-6)?

Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) is #827566, and the RGB color code is RGB(130, 117, 102).

In the RGB color model, Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) has a red value of 130, a green value of 117, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.0% magenta, 21.5% yellow, and 49.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.1° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) has a hue of 32.1° (degrees), 21.5 % saturation and 51.0 % brightness/value.


Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) is cool or warm?

The color Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6)?

Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) has an LRV of nearly 18. 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.



Dark Color

Clam Shell (PPG1023-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) 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 18 puts PPG Paints Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) 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


Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(130, 117, 102)
Red
130 (51.0%)
Green
117 (45.9%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.00%
Yellow
21.54%
Key
49.02%

HSL

HSL(32.14deg, 12.1 %, 45.5 %)

Hue
32.14°
Saturation
12.07 %.
Lightness
45.49 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 112, 102)
Red
91 (35.9%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
102 (40.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.14°
Saturation
21.54 %.
Brightness / Value
50.98 %.

HWB

H: 32.14°

W: 40.00 %

B: 49.02 %

XYZ

X : 17.97

Y : 18.43

Z : 15.18

YXY

Y1 : 18.43

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 49.02%

M : 54.12%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 18.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.9Y 4.8/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 50.01

A : 2.42

B : 10.11

CIE-Lch

L : 50.01

C : 10.39

H : 76.54

CIE-Luv

L : 50.01

U : 8.82

V : 12.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.93

A : -0.42

B : 9.08






Similar Colors and Paints



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#837050
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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#817863
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ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


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#8F7B6B
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ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) to British Standard 4800


#908473
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ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)





Paint similar to Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) to Benjamin Moore


#84735E
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ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)





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Valspar


Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) to Valspar


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Dunn-Edwards


Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#837871
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ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


PPG Paints Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) - #827566 Color Images and Patterns


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