PPG Paints Old Silk (PPG0993-6) Paint Color

What color is Old Silk (PPG0993-6)?

Old Silk (PPG0993-6) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old Silk (PPG0993-6) is #6D747A, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 116, 122).

In the RGB color model, Old Silk (PPG0993-6) has a red value of 109, a green value of 116, and a blue value of 122. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.7% cyan, 4.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207.7° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old Silk (PPG0993-6) has a hue of 207.7° (degrees), 10.7 % saturation and 47.8 % brightness/value.

Old Silk (PPG0993-6) is cool or warm?

The color Old Silk (PPG0993-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Old Silk (PPG0993-6)?

Old Silk (PPG0993-6) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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 17 puts PPG Paints Old Silk (PPG0993-6) 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.