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PPG Paints Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5)
Hex Color Code: #9C9F99
RGB Color Code: RGB(156, 159, 153)
CMYK Values*: 1.9%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 37.6%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5)?

Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) is #9C9F99, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 159, 153).

In the RGB color model, Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) has a red value of 156, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.8% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) has a hue of 90° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) is cool or warm?

The color Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5)?

Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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.



Dark Color

Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) with dark and light Color




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 34 puts PPG Paints Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 159, 153)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.89%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.77%
Key
37.65%

HSL

HSL(90deg, 3.0 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
90°
Saturation
3.03 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 80, 74)
Red
49 (19.3%)
Yellow
80 (31.6%)
Blue
74 (28.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
90°
Saturation
3.77 %.
Brightness / Value
62.35 %.

HWB

H: 90°

W: 60.00 %

B: 37.65 %

XYZ

X : 31.86

Y : 34.16

Z : 35.05

YXY

Y1 : 34.16

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 37.65%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 34.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.4GY 6.4/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 65.09

A : -2.22

B : 2.74

CIE-Lch

L : 65.09

C : 3.53

H : 128.94

CIE-Luv

L : 65.09

U : -1.38

V : 4.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.45

A : -5

B : 5.36






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to Pantone PMS


#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#97999B
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to RAL Classic


#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to British Standard 4800


#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to Sherwin Williams


#A0A09A
Stamped Concrete (SW 7655)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#969A96
Earl Grey (SW 7660)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#A7A8A2
Gray Matters (SW 7066)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#939591
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to Valspar


#9A9B97
Still Life in Gray (V120-2)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#A1A09B
Hazy Stratus (4004-1C)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#959896
Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#A7A7A2
Classic Grayscale (V121-2)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#A1A5A8
Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to Benjamin Moore


#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#929591
Rainstorm (CSP-50)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#9EA5A5
Cobblestone Path (1606)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to Behr


#A4A6A3
Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#A4A6A4
Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#969795
Shark Fin (PPU24-19)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A0A09F
Elemental Gray (PPU26-06)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) to PPG Paints


#9F9F9D
Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#969794
Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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