PPG Paints Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) Paint Color

What color is Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)?

Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) is #C17444, and the RGB color code is RGB(193, 116, 68).

In the RGB color model, Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) has a red value of 193, a green value of 116, and a blue value of 68. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.9% magenta, 64.8% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23° (degrees), 50.2 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) has a hue of 23° (degrees), 64.8 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.

Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) is cool or warm?

The color Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)?

Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 24 puts PPG Paints Ginger Root (PPG1200-6) 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.