PPG Paints Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) Paint Color

What color is Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3)?

Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) is #F5DEAE, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 222, 174).

In the RGB color model, Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) has a red value of 245, a green value of 222, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.4% magenta, 29.0% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.6° (degrees), 78.0 % saturation, and 82.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) has a hue of 40.6° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.

Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) is cool or warm?

The color Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3)?

Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) has an LRV of nearly 75. 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 75 puts PPG Paints Dusty Yellow (PPG1209-3) 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.