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PPG Paints Steel Me (PPG1018-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Steel Me (PPG1018-1)
Hex Color Code: #DDD5CE
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 213, 206)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.6%, 6.8%, 13.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Steel Me (PPG1018-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Steel Me (PPG1018-1)?

Steel Me (PPG1018-1) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Steel Me (PPG1018-1) is #DDD5CE, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 213, 206).

In the RGB color model, Steel Me (PPG1018-1) has a red value of 221, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 6.8% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation, and 83.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Steel Me (PPG1018-1) has a hue of 28° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) is cool or warm?

The color Steel Me (PPG1018-1) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Steel Me (PPG1018-1)?

Steel Me (PPG1018-1) has an LRV of nearly 67. 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.



Dark Color

Steel Me (PPG1018-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) 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 67 puts PPG Paints Steel Me (PPG1018-1) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 213, 206)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
213 (83.5%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.62%
Yellow
6.79%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(28deg, 18.1 %, 83.7 %)

Hue
28°
Saturation
18.07 %.
Lightness
83.73 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 43, 27)
Red
17 (6.7%)
Yellow
43 (16.9%)
Blue
27 (10.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28°
Saturation
6.79 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 28°

W: 80.78 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 64.75

Y : 67.42

Z : 67.99

YXY

Y1 : 67.42

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 16.47%

Y : 19.22%


LRV

~ 67.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.8Y 8.4/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 85.71

A : 1.54

B : 4.42

CIE-Lch

L : 85.71

C : 4.68

H : 70.84

CIE-Luv

L : 85.71

U : 5.03

V : 6.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.11

A : -2.92

B : 8.38






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Steel Me (PPG1018-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Steel Me (PPG1018-1) (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.



#E6DDD8
Light Nude
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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Timberwolf
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to Pantone PMS


#D7D2CB
PANTONE Warm Gray 1 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#DFDCD4
PANTONE 9081 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#D2CDC3
PANTONE 9082 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#CFCDC9
PANTONE 2330 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to RAL Classic


#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to British Standard 4800


#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)





Paint similar to Steel Me (PPG1018-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Steel Me (PPG1018-1) (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.


Behr


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to Behr


#DAD3CB
Moth Gray (N200-1)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#DFD6D1
Kyoto Pearl (MQ3-02)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#E6DDD6
Patience (PR-W11)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#E4DDD8
Crushed Peony (PPU17-06)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to Sherwin Williams


#DFD9D2
Simple White (SW 7021)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#E3DBD4
Gauzy White (SW 6035)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#E4DCD4
Everyday White (SW 6077)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#DED8CF
Windfresh White (SW 7628)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#DCD3CE
Thick Fog (DE 6058)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#DCD8D4
Heirloom Shade (DEW 395)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#E8DCD5
Studio White (DE 6065)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#D3CEC5
Miner's Dust (DEC 786)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)





Valspar


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to Valspar


#E2D8D3
Angel's Sigh (T553)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
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Petal Smoke (8007-12G)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#DED9D0
Slush (8005-2A)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#D6D2CA
Goose Feathers (8006-2B)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to Benjamin Moore


#D6D2CD
Lilac Hush (CSP-490)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#DCD9D5
Silver Bells (1458)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D3CFC7
Abalone (2108-60)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#E8DDD8
Pampas Grass (2110-60)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Steel Me (PPG1018-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Steel Me (PPG1018-1) to PPG Paints


#E8E0D8
Stone Harbor (PPG1079-2)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#DBD7CE
Silent Smoke (PPG1025-2)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#DFDCD5
Shark (PPG1006-2)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#D2CFCC
Elusion (PPG1005-2)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


PPG Paints Steel Me (PPG1018-1) - #DDD5CE Color Images and Patterns


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