PPG Paints Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) Paint Color

What color is Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2)?

Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) is #DCE3E2, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 227, 226).

In the RGB color model, Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) has a red value of 220, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 226. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.4% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 171.4° (degrees), 11.1 % saturation, and 87.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) has a hue of 171.4° (degrees), 3.1 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.

Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) is cool or warm?

The color Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2)?

Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) has an LRV of nearly 76. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 76 puts PPG Paints Inverness Gray (PPG1012-2) paint color in the lighter 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.