PPG Paints Rich Clay (PPG16-31) Paint Color

What color is Rich Clay (PPG16-31)?

Rich Clay (PPG16-31) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Rich Clay (PPG16-31) is #A15C49, and the RGB color code is RGB(161, 92, 73).

In the RGB color model, Rich Clay (PPG16-31) has a red value of 161, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 42.9% magenta, 54.7% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13° (degrees), 37.6 % saturation, and 45.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Rich Clay (PPG16-31) has a hue of 13° (degrees), 54.7 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Rich Clay (PPG16-31) is cool or warm?

The color Rich Clay (PPG16-31) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Rich Clay (PPG16-31)?

Rich Clay (PPG16-31) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts PPG Paints Rich Clay (PPG16-31) 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.