PPG Paints Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) Paint Color

What color is Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7)?

Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) is #8B714B, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 113, 75).

In the RGB color model, Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) has a red value of 139, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 46.0% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation, and 42.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 46.0 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.

Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) is cool or warm?

The color Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7)?

Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) has an LRV of nearly 18. 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 18 puts PPG Paints Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7) 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.