Behr French Lilac (PPU16-10) Paint Color
| Color Name: | French Lilac (PPU16-10) |
| Hex Color Code: | #BDB8B9 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(189, 184, 185) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 2.6%, 2.1%, 25.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
What color is French Lilac (PPU16-10)?
French Lilac (PPU16-10) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Lilac (PPU16-10) is #BDB8B9, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 184, 185).
In the RGB color model, French Lilac (PPU16-10) has a red value of 189, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 2.1% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 348° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Lilac (PPU16-10) has a hue of 348° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.
French Lilac (PPU16-10) is cool or warm?
The color French Lilac (PPU16-10) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of French Lilac (PPU16-10)?
French Lilac (PPU16-10) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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 Lilac (PPU16-10)
Light Color
Compare LRV 49 of French Lilac (PPU16-10) 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 49 puts Behr French Lilac (PPU16-10) 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 Lilac (PPU16-10) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(189, 184, 185)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
185 (72.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.65%
Yellow
2.12%
Key
25.88%
HSL
HSL(348deg, 3.6 %, 73.1 %)
Hue
348°
Saturation
3.65 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.
RYB
RYB(31, 57, 50)
Red
31 (12.3%)
Yellow
57 (22.5%)
Blue
50 (19.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
348°
Saturation
2.65 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.
HWB
H: 348°
W: 72.16 %
B: 25.88 %
XYZ
X : 46.88
Y : 48.6
Z : 52.81
YXY
Y1 : 48.6
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 25.88%
M : 27.84%
Y : 27.45%
LRV
~ 48.6 %
Munsell Color System
5R 7.4/0.4
CIE-Lab
L : 75.2
A : 1.94
B : 0.11
CIE-Lch
L : 75.2
C : 1.95
H : 3.23
CIE-Luv
L : 75.2
U : 2.81
V : -0.17
Hunter-Lab
L : 69.72
A : -1.96
B : 3.89
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Design
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British Standard 4800
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Pantone PMS
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RAL Classic
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Color Combinations
View more Behr French Lilac (PPU16-10) - #BDB8B9 color palettes and coordinating colors
726A6C
8C8385
A49E9F
BDB8B9
D6D2D3
EEEDED
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.
BCB8BD
BDB8BB
BDB8B9
BDBAB8
BDBCB8
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.
BDB8B9
B9BDB8
B8B9BD
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
BDB8B9
BCBDB8
B8BDBC
B9B8BD
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
BDB8B9
C4BFC0
CAC6C7
D1CDCE
D7D4D5
DEDCDC
E5E3E3
EBEAEA
F2F1F1
F8F8F8
FFFFFF
BDB8B9
AAA6A6
979394
848182
716E6F
5E5C5C
4C4A4A
393737
262525
131212
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Behr French Lilac (PPU16-10) - #BDB8B9 Color Images and Patterns
