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PPG Paints Black Widow (PPG0997-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Black Widow (PPG0997-7)
Hex Color Code: #575957
RGB Color Code: RGB(87, 89, 87)
CMYK Values*: 2.2%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 65.1%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Gray Green





About Black Widow (PPG0997-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Black Widow (PPG0997-7)?

Black Widow (PPG0997-7) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is #575957, and the RGB color code is RGB(87, 89, 87).

In the RGB color model, Black Widow (PPG0997-7) has a red value of 87, a green value of 89, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.2% yellow, and 65.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 1.1 % saturation, and 34.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Widow (PPG0997-7) has a hue of 120° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation and 34.9 % brightness/value.


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is cool or warm?

The color Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Black Widow (PPG0997-7)?

Black Widow (PPG0997-7) has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Black Widow (PPG0997-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) 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 10 puts PPG Paints Black Widow (PPG0997-7) 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


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(87, 89, 87)
Red
87 (34.1%)
Green
89 (34.9%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.25%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.25%
Key
65.10%

HSL

HSL(120deg, 1.1 %, 34.5 %)

Hue
120°
Saturation
1.14 %.
Lightness
34.51 %.

RYB

RYB(115, 132, 141)
Red
115 (45.2%)
Yellow
132 (51.7%)
Blue
141 (55.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
120°
Saturation
2.25 %.
Brightness / Value
34.90 %.

HWB

H: 120°

W: 34.12 %

B: 65.10 %

XYZ

X : 9.22

Y : 9.86

Z : 10.43

YXY

Y1 : 9.86

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 65.88%

M : 65.10%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 9.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.9GY 3.6/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 37.59

A : -1.22

B : 0.87

CIE-Lch

L : 37.59

C : 1.5

H : 144.42

CIE-Luv

L : 37.59

U : -0.99

V : 1.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.4

A : -2.52

B : 2.28






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black Widow (PPG0997-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Black Widow (PPG0997-7) (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.



#555555
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ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#555D50
Ebony
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to Pantone PMS


#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#605E5C
PANTONE 8403 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#5F5C58
PANTONE 10396 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#505759
PANTONE 445 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to RAL Classic


#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to British Standard 4800


#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Black Widow (PPG0997-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black Widow (PPG0997-7) (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.


PPG Paints


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to PPG Paints


#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#595A5C
Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#5B5E61
Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to Behr


#545554
Carbon Copy (PPU25-01)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#585858
Shadow Mountain (PPU24-22)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#5E5E5D
Asphalt Gray (N520-6)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#5C5E5F
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to Benjamin Moore


#57595A
Ambler Slate (CW-685)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#575553
Iron Mountain (2134-30)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#565851
Ashwood Moss (1484)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#54585C
Temptation (1609)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#575654
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ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
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Charcoal Sketch (DET 628)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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Cavernous (DE 6364)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#60605E
Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Valspar


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to Valspar


#585953
Sable Evening (5006-2C)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#4E5150
Muted Ebony (4008-2C)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#4F5556
To the Tarmac (V116-3)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Black Widow (PPG0997-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) to Sherwin Williams


#636562
Grizzle Gray (SW 7068)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#57534C
Thunder Gray (SW 7645)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#54504A
Urbane Bronze (SW 7048)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% 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 Black Widow (PPG0997-7) - #575957 Color Images and Patterns


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