PPG Paints Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) Paint Color

What color is Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02)?

Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) is #F0DDBB, and the RGB color code is RGB(240, 221, 187).

In the RGB color model, Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) has a red value of 240, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.9% magenta, 22.1% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.5° (degrees), 63.9 % saturation, and 83.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) has a hue of 38.5° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.

Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) is cool or warm?

The color Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02)?

Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) has an LRV of nearly 74. By LRV value, it is a 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 74 puts PPG Paints Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02) paint color in the lighter 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.