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PPG Paints True Blonde (PPG12-12) Paint Color


Color Name: True Blonde (PPG12-12)
Hex Color Code: #DCC49B
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 196, 155)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.9%, 29.5%, 13.7%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About True Blonde (PPG12-12) color - its meaning and example


What color is True Blonde (PPG12-12)?

True Blonde (PPG12-12) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for True Blonde (PPG12-12) is #DCC49B, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 196, 155).

In the RGB color model, True Blonde (PPG12-12) has a red value of 220, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 29.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 48.1 % saturation, and 73.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, True Blonde (PPG12-12) has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 29.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.


True Blonde (PPG12-12) is cool or warm?

The color True Blonde (PPG12-12) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of True Blonde (PPG12-12)?

True Blonde (PPG12-12) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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.



Dark Color

True Blonde (PPG12-12)

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of True Blonde (PPG12-12) 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 57 puts PPG Paints True Blonde (PPG12-12) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


True Blonde (PPG12-12) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 196, 155)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.91%
Yellow
29.55%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(37.85deg, 48.1 %, 73.5 %)

Hue
37.85°
Saturation
48.15 %.
Lightness
73.53 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 81, 31)
Red
33 (12.8%)
Yellow
81 (31.7%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.85°
Saturation
29.55 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 37.85°

W: 60.78 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 55.17

Y : 57.06

Z : 39.12

YXY

Y1 : 57.06

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 23.14%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 57.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.8Y 7.9/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 80.21

A : 2.37

B : 23.71

CIE-Lch

L : 80.21

C : 23.83

H : 84.29

CIE-Luv

L : 80.21

U : 17.46

V : 32.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.54

A : -1.82

B : 22.18






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to True Blonde (PPG12-12) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to True Blonde (PPG12-12) (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.



#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)





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


RAL Classic


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to RAL Classic


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 0.37 (99.6% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to Pantone PMS


#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)





Paint similar to True Blonde (PPG12-12) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to True Blonde (PPG12-12) (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


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to Behr


#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 0.37 (99.6% similar)
#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#D6C49A
White Oak (HDC-NT-02)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#D2BB98
Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Valspar


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to Valspar


#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#D7BB98
Sandstone Cliff (8003-19C)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#E4D1AC
So Close (M138)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to PPG Paints


#E2C59C
Faint Fawn (PPG1089-4)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#D4BC94
Crepe (PPG1094-4)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#E0C796
Hayloft (PPG12-18)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#E1CCA6
Hearth (PPG1093-3)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to Sherwin Williams


#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#DCC797
Pale Moss (SW 9027)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#DCBD92
Blonde (SW 6128)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#DCBC8E
Cupola Yellow (SW 7692)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to Benjamin Moore


#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#D9C9A1
Straw Hat (270)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#DDCA9A
Waterbury Cream (HC-31)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


True Blonde (PPG12-12) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of True Blonde (PPG12-12) to Dunn-Edwards


#E2CC9C
Prairie Land (DET 489)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#D4BA8C
Buckskin (DE 6158)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#E3CFAB
Melt with You (DET 655)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% 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 True Blonde (PPG12-12) - #DCC49B Color Images and Patterns


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