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Behr Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) Paint Color


Color Name: Dusty Olive (PPU8-20)
Hex Color Code: #9D9885
RGB Color Code: RGB(157, 152, 133)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.2%, 15.3%, 38.4%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dusty Olive (PPU8-20)?

Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) is #9D9885, and the RGB color code is RGB(157, 152, 133).

In the RGB color model, Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) has a red value of 157, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 133. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 15.3% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.5° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation, and 56.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) has a hue of 47.5° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) is cool or warm?

The color Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20)?

Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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.



Dark Color

Dusty Olive (PPU8-20)

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) 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 31 puts Behr Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) 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


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(157, 152, 133)
Red
157 (61.6%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.18%
Yellow
15.29%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(47.5deg, 10.9 %, 56.9 %)

Hue
47.5°
Saturation
10.91 %.
Lightness
56.86 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 93, 75)
Red
59 (23.3%)
Yellow
93 (36.6%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.5°
Saturation
15.29 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 47.5°

W: 52.16 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 29.37

Y : 31.32

Z : 26.69

YXY

Y1 : 31.32

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 38.43%

M : 40.39%

Y : 47.84%


LRV

~ 31.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.7GY 6.1/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.78

A : -1.53

B : 10.66

CIE-Lch

L : 62.78

C : 10.76

H : 98.17

CIE-Luv

L : 62.78

U : 4.05

V : 14.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.96

A : -4.27

B : 10.9






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#A99A86
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ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
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ΔE - 8.34 (91.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to Pantone PMS


#A69F88
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 10340 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to RAL Classic


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Sherwin Williams


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to Sherwin Williams


#9A9883
Green Earth (SW 7748)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#989A82
Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
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Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to Benjamin Moore


#A39A88
Downtown (CSP-165)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
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Cole Stone (CW-60)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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Chateau (CSP-140)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#A8A295
Rockport Gray (HC-105)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to Valspar


#A6A290
Green Turquoise (8004-26D)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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Land of Nod (T589)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
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Gray Silt (6002-1C)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
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World's Away (V145-4)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F947D
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
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Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to PPG Paints


#939581
Restoration (PPG1031-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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Stone Gray (PPG1023-5)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) to Behr


#A09482
Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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Roadside (MQ2-52)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
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Garden Wall (730D-4)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
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Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% 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


Behr Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) - #9D9885 Color Images and Patterns


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