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Behr Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) Paint Color


Color Name: Plum Smoke (PPU16-14)
Hex Color Code: #928E8E
RGB Color Code: RGB(146, 142, 142)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.7%, 2.7%, 42.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) color - its meaning and example


What color is Plum Smoke (PPU16-14)?

Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) is #928E8E, and the RGB color code is RGB(146, 142, 142).

In the RGB color model, Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) has a red value of 146, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 2.7% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 1.8 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 2.7 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) is cool or warm?

The color Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14)?

Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

Plum Smoke (PPU16-14)

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) 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 27 puts Behr Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) 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


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(146, 142, 142)
Red
146 (57.3%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.74%
Yellow
2.74%
Key
42.75%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 1.8 %, 56.5 %)

Hue
Saturation
1.80 %.
Lightness
56.47 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 86, 85)
Red
61 (24.0%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
85 (33.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
2.74 %.
Brightness / Value
57.25 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 55.69 %

B: 42.75 %

XYZ

X : 26.41

Y : 27.41

Z : 29.49

YXY

Y1 : 27.41

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 42.75%

M : 44.31%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 27.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.8YR 5.8/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 59.35

A : 1.48

B : 0.52

CIE-Lch

L : 59.35

C : 1.57

H : 19.29

CIE-Luv

L : 59.35

U : 2.3

V : 0.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.35

A : -1.58

B : 3.25






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) (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.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#8B8589
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to Pantone PMS


#908D8D
PANTONE 8420 C
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#928B8B
PANTONE 4290 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#95908D
PANTONE 8040 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#8C8B89
PANTONE 8001 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to RAL Classic


#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to British Standard 4800


#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) (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


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to Behr


#929291
Cool Ashes (N520-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#928C87
Creek Bend (790F-4)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#928987
Polished Stone (PPU17-16)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to PPG Paints


#918E8C
Antique Silver (PPG1002-5)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#908B8E
Shining Armor (PPG1003-5)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#92928F
Cloudy Slate (PPG0996-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#949089
Mt. Rainier (PPG0998-5)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to Sherwin Williams


#949194
Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#989192
Slate Violet (SW 9155)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#949392
Gray Shingle (SW 7670)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#959491
Summit Gray (SW 7669)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)





Valspar


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to Valspar


#979193
Storm Rolling In (8004-1D)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#9D999A
Feather Quill (V124-4)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#8A8486
Cadet Gray (4001-2A)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#958F88
Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to Benjamin Moore


#999492
Soho Loft (CSP-10)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#91898B
Evening Skyline (CSP-505)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#929392
Wall Street (CSP-20)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#868583
Cinder (AF-705)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) to Dunn-Edwards


#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#97969A
Formal Gray (DE 6382)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#8D8F8E
Stieglitz Silver (DET 612)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#8E8583
Fallen Rock (DE 6389)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% 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 Plum Smoke (PPU16-14) - #928E8E Color Images and Patterns


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