PPG Paints Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) Paint Color

What color is Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3)?

Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) is #DECFB3, and the RGB color code is RGB(222, 207, 179).

In the RGB color model, Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) has a red value of 222, a green value of 207, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 19.4% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation, and 78.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.

Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) is cool or warm?

The color Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3)?

Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) has an LRV of nearly 63. 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 63 puts PPG Paints Sand Fossil (PPG1098-3) 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.