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PPG Paints Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1)
Hex Color Code: #F1E4D7
RGB Color Code: RGB(241, 228, 215)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.4%, 10.8%, 5.5%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1)?

Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) is #F1E4D7, and the RGB color code is RGB(241, 228, 215).

In the RGB color model, Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) has a red value of 241, a green value of 228, and a blue value of 215. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 10.8% yellow, and 5.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 48.1 % saturation, and 89.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation and 94.5 % brightness/value.


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) is cool or warm?

The color Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1)?

Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) has an LRV of nearly 79. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 79 of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) 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 79 puts PPG Paints Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) 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


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(241, 228, 215)
Red
241 (94.5%)
Green
228 (89.4%)
Blue
215 (84.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.39%
Yellow
10.79%
Key
5.49%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 48.1 %, 89.4 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
48.15 %.
Lightness
89.41 %.

RYB

RYB(11, 37, 15)
Red
11 (4.3%)
Yellow
37 (14.3%)
Blue
15 (5.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
10.79 %.
Brightness / Value
94.51 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 84.31 %

B: 5.49 %

XYZ

X : 76.28

Y : 79.09

Z : 75.54

YXY

Y1 : 79.09

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 5.49%

M : 10.59%

Y : 15.69%


LRV

~ 79.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.6Y 9.0/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 91.28

A : 2.26

B : 7.91

CIE-Lch

L : 91.28

C : 8.23

H : 74.05

CIE-Luv

L : 91.28

U : 8.36

V : 11.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 88.93

A : -2.53

B : 11.9






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) (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.



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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)





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


RAL Design


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 9225 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) to RAL Classic


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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) to British Standard 4800


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BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
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BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)





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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


Valspar


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) to Valspar


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Candle Light (T545)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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Santa Fe Spirit (2001-10C)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) to Dunn-Edwards


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Tea Biscuit (DE 6120)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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Alpaca Wool (DE 6113)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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Shortbread (DE 6134)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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White Zin (DEW 315)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% 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


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