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PPG Paints Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)
Hex Color Code: #A6978A
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 151, 138)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.0%, 16.9%, 34.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)?

Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) is #A6978A, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 151, 138).

In the RGB color model, Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) has a red value of 166, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.0% magenta, 16.9% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 13.6 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) is cool or warm?

The color Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)?

Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) 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.



Dark Color

Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) with dark and light Color




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 Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 151, 138)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.04%
Yellow
16.87%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(27.86deg, 13.6 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
27.86°
Saturation
13.59 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 87, 71)
Red
59 (23.2%)
Yellow
87 (34.3%)
Blue
71 (27.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.86°
Saturation
16.87 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 27.86°

W: 54.12 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 31.38

Y : 32.08

Z : 28.58

YXY

Y1 : 32.08

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 40.78%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 32.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.2Y 6.2/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 63.4

A : 3.31

B : 8.85

CIE-Lch

L : 63.4

C : 9.45

H : 69.48

CIE-Luv

L : 63.4

U : 9.87

V : 11.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.63

A : -0.21

B : 9.72






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
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ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to Pantone PMS


#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
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PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
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RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)
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RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to Behr


#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
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Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
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Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
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Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
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Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)





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Sherwin Williams


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to Sherwin Williams


#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) to Valspar


#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


PPG Paints Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) - #A6978A Color Images and Patterns


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