PPG Paints Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) Paint Color

What color is Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5)?

Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) is #AF9A73, and the RGB color code is RGB(175, 154, 115).

In the RGB color model, Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) has a red value of 175, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 34.3% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39° (degrees), 27.3 % saturation, and 56.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) has a hue of 39° (degrees), 34.3 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.

Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) is cool or warm?

The color Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5)?

Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) has an LRV of nearly 33. 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.

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 33 puts PPG Paints Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5) 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.