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Behr Lemongrass (PPU6-18) Paint Color


Color Name: Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
Hex Color Code: #C5A658
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 166, 88)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.7%, 55.3%, 22.7%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Lemongrass (PPU6-18) color - its meaning and example


What color is Lemongrass (PPU6-18)?

Lemongrass (PPU6-18) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lemongrass (PPU6-18) is #C5A658, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 166, 88).

In the RGB color model, Lemongrass (PPU6-18) has a red value of 197, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 88. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 55.3% yellow, and 22.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 48.4 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lemongrass (PPU6-18) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 55.3 % saturation and 77.3 % brightness/value.


Lemongrass (PPU6-18) is cool or warm?

The color Lemongrass (PPU6-18) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Lemongrass (PPU6-18)?

Lemongrass (PPU6-18) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Lemongrass (PPU6-18)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Lemongrass (PPU6-18) 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 40 puts Behr Lemongrass (PPU6-18) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Lemongrass (PPU6-18) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 166, 88)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
88 (34.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.74%
Yellow
55.33%
Key
22.75%

HSL

HSL(42.94deg, 48.4 %, 55.9 %)

Hue
42.94°
Saturation
48.44 %.
Lightness
55.88 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 123, 46)
Red
66 (25.7%)
Yellow
123 (48.1%)
Blue
46 (18.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.94°
Saturation
55.33 %.
Brightness / Value
77.25 %.

HWB

H: 42.94°

W: 34.51 %

B: 22.75 %

XYZ

X : 38.42

Y : 39.85

Z : 14.9

YXY

Y1 : 39.85

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 34.90%

Y : 65.49%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.6Y 6.8/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 69.36

A : 1.77

B : 44.11

CIE-Lch

L : 69.36

C : 44.15

H : 87.7

CIE-Luv

L : 69.36

U : 25.16

V : 52.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.12

A : -1.82

B : 30.19






Similar Colors and Paints



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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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RAL Classic


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ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)





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Color Combinations


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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.

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.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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