PPG Paints Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) Paint Color

What color is Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4)?

Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) is #F0B599, and the RGB color code is RGB(240, 181, 153).

In the RGB color model, Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) has a red value of 240, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.6% magenta, 36.3% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.3° (degrees), 74.4 % saturation, and 77.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) has a hue of 19.3° (degrees), 36.3 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.

Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) is cool or warm?

The color Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4)?

Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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 54 puts PPG Paints Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) 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.