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PPG Paints Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3)
Hex Color Code: #E3CEC6
RGB Color Code: RGB(227, 206, 198)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.3%, 12.8%, 11.0%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3)?

Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) is #E3CEC6, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 206, 198).

In the RGB color model, Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) has a red value of 227, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 12.8% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.6° (degrees), 34.1 % saturation, and 83.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) has a hue of 16.6° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.


Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) is cool or warm?

The color Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3)?

Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) has an LRV of nearly 65. By LRV value, it is a 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

Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) 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 65 puts PPG Paints Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) paint color in the lighter 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


Ginger Shortbread (PPG1062-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(227, 206, 198)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
206 (80.8%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.25%
Yellow
12.78%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(16.55deg, 34.1 %, 83.3 %)

Hue
16.55°
Saturation
34.12 %.
Lightness
83.33 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 48, 27)
Red
21 (8.4%)
Yellow
48 (18.9%)
Blue
27 (10.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
16.55°
Saturation
12.78 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 16.55°

W: 77.65 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 63.94

Y : 64.55

Z : 62.52

YXY

Y1 : 64.55

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 10.98%

M : 19.22%

Y : 22.35%


LRV

~ 64.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.4YR 8.3/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 84.25

A : 6

B : 6.62

CIE-Lch

L : 84.25

C : 8.93

H : 47.83

CIE-Luv

L : 84.25

U : 12.98

V : 8.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.34

A : 1.46

B : 10.11






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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


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ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)





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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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