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Behr Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) Paint Color


Color Name: Formal Maroon (PPU1-14)
Hex Color Code: #70474B
RGB Color Code: RGB(112, 71, 75)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 36.6%, 33.0%, 56.1%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) color - its meaning and example


What color is Formal Maroon (PPU1-14)?

Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) is #70474B, and the RGB color code is RGB(112, 71, 75).

In the RGB color model, Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) has a red value of 112, a green value of 71, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.6% magenta, 33.0% yellow, and 56.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 354.1° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 35.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) has a hue of 354.1° (degrees), 36.6 % saturation and 43.9 % brightness/value.


Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) is cool or warm?

The color Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Formal Maroon (PPU1-14)?

Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

Formal Maroon (PPU1-14)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) 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 8 puts Behr Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) 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


Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(112, 71, 75)
Red
112 (43.9%)
Green
71 (27.8%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
36.61%
Yellow
33.04%
Key
56.08%

HSL

HSL(354.15deg, 22.4 %, 35.9 %)

Hue
354.15°
Saturation
22.40 %.
Lightness
35.88 %.

RYB

RYB(137, 124, 130)
Red
137 (53.8%)
Yellow
124 (48.5%)
Blue
130 (51.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
354.15°
Saturation
36.61 %.
Brightness / Value
43.92 %.

HWB

H: 354.15°

W: 27.84 %

B: 56.08 %

XYZ

X : 10.21

Y : 8.46

Z : 7.75

YXY

Y1 : 8.46

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 56.08%

M : 72.16%

Y : 70.59%


LRV

~ 8.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.3R 3.3/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 34.92

A : 18.16

B : 4.91

CIE-Lch

L : 34.92

C : 18.81

H : 15.12

CIE-Luv

L : 34.92

U : 25.76

V : 2.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.08

A : 11.73

B : 4.56






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone PMS


Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) to Pantone PMS


#77494D
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ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 4100 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


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Pantone TCX


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Paint similar to Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) (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.


Behr


Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) to Behr


#684344
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) to PPG Paints


#72494A
Chianti (PPG13-06)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#723F45
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ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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#754B4E
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ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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Bordéaux Red (1365)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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Hodley Red (HC-65)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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Valspar


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Molten Sulphur (V080-6)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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Purple Earth (1004-7A)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) to Sherwin Williams


#623F45
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ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% 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


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