PPG Paints Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) Paint Color

What color is Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5)?

Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) is #B3956C, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 149, 108).

In the RGB color model, Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) has a red value of 179, a green value of 149, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 39.7% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 31.8 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.

Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) is cool or warm?

The color Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5)?

Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 32 puts PPG Paints Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) 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.