PPG Paints French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #CAC8B6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(202, 200, 182) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 1.0%, 9.9%, 20.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3)?
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) is #CAC8B6, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 200, 182).
In the RGB color model, French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) has a red value of 202, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 9.9% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) has a hue of 54° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) is cool or warm?
The color French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3)?
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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.
Dark Color
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 57 of French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) 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 57 puts PPG Paints French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(202, 200, 182)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.99%
Yellow
9.90%
Key
20.78%
HSL
HSL(54deg, 15.9 %, 75.3 %)
Hue
54°
Saturation
15.87 %.
Lightness
75.29 %.
RYB
RYB(25, 62, 38)
Red
25 (9.9%)
Yellow
62 (24.4%)
Blue
38 (14.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
54°
Saturation
9.90 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.
HWB
H: 54°
W: 71.37 %
B: 20.78 %
XYZ
X : 53.45
Y : 57.24
Z : 52.49
YXY
Y1 : 57.24
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 20.78%
M : 21.57%
Y : 28.63%
LRV
~ 57.2 %
Munsell Color System
3.9GY 7.9/1.7
CIE-Lab
L : 80.32
A : -2.44
B : 9.24
CIE-Lch
L : 80.32
C : 9.56
H : 104.77
CIE-Luv
L : 80.32
U : 2.17
V : 13.93
Hunter-Lab
L : 75.66
A : -6.29
B : 11.83
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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RAL Design
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Classic
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PPG Paints
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Color Combinations
View more PPG Paints French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) - #CAC8B6 color palettes and coordinating colors
868261
9F9B7B
B5B298
CAC8B6
DFDED4
F5F5F1
FFFFFF
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.
CAB6B8
CABEB6
CAC8B6
C2CAB6
B8CAB6
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.
CAC8B6
B6CAC8
C8B6CA
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
CAC8B6
B6CABE
B6B8CA
CAB6C2
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
CAC8B6
CFCEBD
D5D3C5
DAD8CC
DFDED3
E4E4DA
EAE9E2
EFEEE9
F4F4F0
FAFAF8
FFFFFF
CAC8B6
B6B4A4
A2A092
8D8C7F
79786D
65645B
515049
3D3C37
282824
141412
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
PPG Paints French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) - #CAC8B6 Color Images and Patterns
