PPG Paints Nut Shell (PPG14-02) Paint Color

What color is Nut Shell (PPG14-02)?

Nut Shell (PPG14-02) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is #9C8F83, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 143, 131).

In the RGB color model, Nut Shell (PPG14-02) has a red value of 156, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nut Shell (PPG14-02) has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.

Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is cool or warm?

The color Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Nut Shell (PPG14-02)?

Nut Shell (PPG14-02) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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.

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 28 puts PPG Paints Nut Shell (PPG14-02) 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.