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PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) Paint Color


Color Name: Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)
Hex Color Code: #CAB8AB
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 184, 171)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.9%, 15.3%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





About Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) color - its meaning and example


What color is Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)?

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is #CAB8AB, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 184, 171).

In the RGB color model, Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) has a red value of 202, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 15.3% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 22.6 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is cool or warm?

The color Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)?

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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

Grey Mauve (PPG18-03)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) 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 50 puts PPG Paints Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) 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


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 184, 171)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.91%
Yellow
15.35%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(25.16deg, 22.6 %, 73.1 %)

Hue
25.16°
Saturation
22.63 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 67, 44)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Yellow
67 (26.2%)
Blue
44 (17.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.16°
Saturation
15.35 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 25.16°

W: 67.06 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 48.85

Y : 49.78

Z : 45.56

YXY

Y1 : 49.78

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 27.84%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 49.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.4Y 7.4/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 75.93

A : 4.24

B : 8.91

CIE-Lch

L : 75.93

C : 9.87

H : 64.54

CIE-Luv

L : 75.93

U : 11.61

V : 12.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.55

A : 0.12

B : 11.1






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (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.



#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Pantone PMS


#C8B8AD
PANTONE 4085 C
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#CDB5A7
PANTONE 4745 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C5B9AC
PANTONE 7528 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) (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


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to PPG Paints


#D0BBB0
Pueblo (PPG1073-4)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C6BAAF
Legendary (PPG1019-3)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#CEC1B5
Whippet (PPG1020-3)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Sherwin Williams


#CBB9AB
Bona Fide Beige (SW 6065)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#C6B3A9
Doeskin (SW 6044)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Valspar


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Valspar


#CCB9AC
Dust Bunny (2005-10B)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#C4B3A4
Clean Sweep (2007-10B)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C7B5A4
Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#CFC0B6
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Benjamin Moore


#CCB9AD
Meadow Pink (1011)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
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Cashmere Wrap (CSP-345)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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Hazelwood (1005)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#CDB5AA
Cedar Ridge (1233)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Behr


#CEBCAE
Windrift Beige (N190-3)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
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Gray Ashlar (N170-3)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
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Smokey Pink (N150-2)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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Mauvette (PPU17-10)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) to Dunn-Edwards


#C2B1A1
Coral Clay (DEC 719)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C5B5A4
Steveareno Beige (DEC 766)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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New Wool (DE 6073)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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Rincon Cove (DEC 757)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% 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 Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) - #CAB8AB Color Images and Patterns


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