PPG Paints Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) Paint Color

What color is Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)?

Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) is #969794, and the RGB color code is RGB(150, 151, 148).

In the RGB color model, Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) has a red value of 150, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.0% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 1.4 % saturation, and 58.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) has a hue of 80° (degrees), 2.0 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.

Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) is cool or warm?

The color Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)?

Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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 31 puts PPG Paints Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) 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.