PPG Paints Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) Paint Color

What color is Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3)?

Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) is #E3D1C8, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 209, 200).

In the RGB color model, Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) has a red value of 227, a green value of 209, and a blue value of 200. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.9% magenta, 11.9% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 83.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) has a hue of 20° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.

Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) is cool or warm?

The color Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3)?

Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a light 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 66 puts PPG Paints Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) 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.