PPG Paints Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) Paint Color

What color is Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01)?

Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) is #B4AAA0, and the RGB color code is RGB(180, 170, 160).

In the RGB color model, Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) has a red value of 180, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 11.1% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 11.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.

Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) is cool or warm?

The color Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01)?

Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) 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 Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) 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.