PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) Paint Color

What color is Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)?

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is #CAB8AB, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 184, 171).

In the RGB color model, Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) has a red value of 202, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 15.3% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 22.6 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is cool or warm?

The color Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)?

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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.

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 50 puts PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) 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.