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PPG Paints Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
Hex Color Code: #B2ADA2
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 173, 162)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.8%, 9.0%, 30.2%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)?

Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) is #B2ADA2, and the RGB color code is RGB(178, 173, 162).

In the RGB color model, Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) has a red value of 178, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.8% magenta, 9.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 9.4 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) is cool or warm?

The color Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)?

Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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

Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) 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 42 puts PPG Paints Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) 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


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 173, 162)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.81%
Yellow
8.99%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(41.25deg, 9.4 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
41.25°
Saturation
9.41 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 74, 58)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Yellow
74 (29.0%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.25°
Saturation
8.99 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 41.25°

W: 63.53 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 39.83

Y : 41.96

Z : 40.18

YXY

Y1 : 41.96

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 32.16%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 42 %

Munsell Color System

9Y 6.9/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 70.84

A : -0.18

B : 6.27

CIE-Lch

L : 70.84

C : 6.28

H : 91.63

CIE-Luv

L : 70.84

U : 3.56

V : 9.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.78

A : -3.62

B : 8.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) (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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)





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


RAL Design


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to Pantone PMS


#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#ADA79E
PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) (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


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to PPG Paints


#AFABA1
Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#B2ACA2
Greyhound (PPG1008-3)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#B1AA9C
Sharkskin (PPG1025-4)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to Benjamin Moore


#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#AFA79B
Upper West Side (CSP-70)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to Behr


#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#AEA494
Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to Sherwin Williams


#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#ACA79E
Dorian Gray (SW 7017)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#AFA696
Gray Area (SW 7052)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Valspar


Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) to Valspar


#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A9A8A2
Stately Graystone (V118-2)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A8A298
Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% 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 Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) - #B2ADA2 Color Images and Patterns


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