PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #BCB7AD |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(188, 183, 173) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 2.7%, 8.0%, 26.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)?
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is #BCB7AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 183, 173).
In the RGB color model, Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has a red value of 188, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 8.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 8.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is cool or warm?
The color Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)?
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 48 of Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) 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 48 puts PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) 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
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(188, 183, 173)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.66%
Yellow
7.98%
Key
26.27%
HSL
HSL(40deg, 10.1 %, 70.8 %)
Hue
40°
Saturation
10.07 %.
Lightness
70.78 %.
RYB
RYB(34, 67, 50)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
67 (26.1%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
40°
Saturation
7.98 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.
HWB
H: 40°
W: 67.84 %
B: 26.27 %
XYZ
X : 45.22
Y : 47.58
Z : 46.34
YXY
Y1 : 47.58
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 26.27%
M : 28.24%
Y : 32.16%
LRV
~ 47.6 %
Munsell Color System
8.5Y 7.3/1
CIE-Lab
L : 74.56
A : -0.01
B : 5.7
CIE-Lch
L : 74.56
C : 5.7
H : 90.11
CIE-Luv
L : 74.56
U : 3.49
V : 8.29
Hunter-Lab
L : 68.97
A : -3.69
B : 8.45
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Color Combinations
View more PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) - #BCB7AD color palettes and coordinating colors
726B5E
8E8675
A59E91
BCB7AD
D3D0C9
EAE8E5
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.
BCADB2
BCB0AD
BCB7AD
BABCAD
B2BCAD
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.
BCB7AD
ADBCB7
B7ADBC
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
BCB7AD
ADBCB0
ADB2BC
BCADBA
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
BCB7AD
C3BEB5
C9C5BD
D0CDC6
D7D4CE
DEDBD6
E4E2DE
EBE9E6
F2F1EF
F8F8F7
FFFFFF
BCB7AD
A9A59C
96928A
848079
716E68
5E5C56
4B4945
383734
262523
131211
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) - #BCB7AD Color Images and Patterns
