PPG Paints Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) Paint Color

What color is Dark Ash (PPG1025-5)?

Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) is #8C8475, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 132, 117).

In the RGB color model, Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) has a red value of 140, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 16.4% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 9.1 % saturation, and 50.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 16.4 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.

Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dark Ash (PPG1025-5)?

Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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 23 puts PPG Paints Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) 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.