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PPG Paints Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
Hex Color Code: #BBBAB5
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 186, 181)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.5%, 3.2%, 26.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)?

Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) is #BBBAB5, and the RGB color code is RGB(187, 186, 181).

In the RGB color model, Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) has a red value of 187, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 3.2% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50° (degrees), 4.2 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) has a hue of 50° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) is cool or warm?

The color Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)?

Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) 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 49 puts PPG Paints Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) 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


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 186, 181)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.53%
Yellow
3.21%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(50deg, 4.2 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
50°
Saturation
4.23 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 61, 50)
Red
31 (12.2%)
Yellow
61 (24.0%)
Blue
50 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50°
Saturation
3.21 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 50°

W: 70.98 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 46.39

Y : 49.02

Z : 50.73

YXY

Y1 : 49.02

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 27.06%

Y : 29.02%


LRV

~ 49 %

Munsell Color System

2.4GY 7.4/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 75.46

A : -0.56

B : 2.64

CIE-Lch

L : 75.46

C : 2.7

H : 101.94

CIE-Luv

L : 75.46

U : 0.86

V : 3.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.01

A : -4.24

B : 6.05






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) (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.



#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to Pantone PMS


#B2B4B2
PANTONE 421 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to British Standard 4800


#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)





Paint similar to Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) (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


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Sherwin Williams


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to Sherwin Williams


#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#BCB8B6
Essential Gray (SW 6002)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to Behr


#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#B8BCBC
French Silver (PPU18-05)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C5C5C3
Silver Bullet (N520-2)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to Benjamin Moore


#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C7C7C2
Dolphin Tales (DET 600)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#CAC7C4
Ice Gray (DEC 790)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) to Valspar


#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#BCC2C2
Shallow Skies (V116-1)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#C3C6C7
Gravity (4005-1B)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% 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 Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) - #BBBAB5 Color Images and Patterns


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