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Behr Pure Earth (PPU7-05) Paint Color


Color Name: Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
Hex Color Code: #A79480
RGB Color Code: RGB(167, 148, 128)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.4%, 23.4%, 34.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Pure Earth (PPU7-05) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pure Earth (PPU7-05)?

Pure Earth (PPU7-05) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pure Earth (PPU7-05) is #A79480, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 148, 128).

In the RGB color model, Pure Earth (PPU7-05) has a red value of 167, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 128. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 23.4% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.8° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation, and 57.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pure Earth (PPU7-05) has a hue of 30.8° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) is cool or warm?

The color Pure Earth (PPU7-05) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Pure Earth (PPU7-05)?

Pure Earth (PPU7-05) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

Pure Earth (PPU7-05)

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) 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 31 puts Behr Pure Earth (PPU7-05) 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


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 148, 128)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
148 (58.0%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.38%
Yellow
23.35%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(30.77deg, 18.1 %, 57.8 %)

Hue
30.77°
Saturation
18.14 %.
Lightness
57.84 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 93, 71)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
93 (36.7%)
Blue
71 (27.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.77°
Saturation
23.35 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 30.77°

W: 50.20 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 30.42

Y : 30.95

Z : 24.79

YXY

Y1 : 30.95

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 41.96%

Y : 49.80%


LRV

~ 31 %

Munsell Color System

3.2Y 6.1/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 62.47

A : 3.8

B : 13.16

CIE-Lch

L : 62.47

C : 13.7

H : 73.91

CIE-Luv

L : 62.47

U : 12.98

V : 17.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.64

A : 0.24

B : 12.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pure Earth (PPU7-05) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Pure Earth (PPU7-05) (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.



#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
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Light Taupe
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to Pantone PMS


#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#A2907A
PANTONE 10358 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#A89379
PANTONE 10353 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Pure Earth (PPU7-05) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pure Earth (PPU7-05) (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


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to Behr


#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A09482
Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to Sherwin Williams


#A79582
Sanderling (SW 7513)
ΔE - 0.55 (99.5% similar)
#A4947E
Urban Jungle (SW 9117)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#A08E7E
Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to PPG Paints


#A39281
Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#A0917E
Oyster Shell (PPG14-13)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to Benjamin Moore


#A3927C
Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to Dunn-Edwards


#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#A89983
Wooden Peg (DE 6215)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Valspar


Pure Earth (PPU7-05) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pure Earth (PPU7-05) to Valspar


#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#A28C78
Chocolate Cream Pie (M143)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% 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 Pure Earth (PPU7-05) - #A79480 Color Images and Patterns


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