PPG Paints Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) Paint Color

What color is Photo Gray (PPG1029-4)?

Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) is #AEAD96, and the RGB color code is RGB(174, 173, 150).

In the RGB color model, Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) has a red value of 174, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 13.8% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 57.5° (degrees), 12.9 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) has a hue of 57.5° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.

Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) is cool or warm?

The color Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Photo Gray (PPG1029-4)?

Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 41 puts PPG Paints Photo Gray (PPG1029-4) paint color in the medium 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.