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Valspar Modern Gray (V172) Paint Color


Color Name: Modern Gray (V172)
Hex Color Code: #DBDAD6
RGB Color Code: RGB(219, 218, 214)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.5%, 2.3%, 14.1%
Color Family (Hue): white





About Modern Gray (V172) color - its meaning and example


What color is Modern Gray (V172)?

Modern Gray (V172) color belongs to the white color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Modern Gray (V172) is #DBDAD6, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 218, 214).

In the RGB color model, Modern Gray (V172) has a red value of 219, a green value of 218, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 2.3% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation, and 84.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Modern Gray (V172) has a hue of 48° (degrees), 2.3 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.


Modern Gray (V172) is cool or warm?

The color Modern Gray (V172) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Modern Gray (V172)?

Modern Gray (V172) has an LRV of nearly 70. 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

Modern Gray (V172)

Light Color


Compare LRV 70 of Modern Gray (V172) 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 70 puts Valspar Modern Gray (V172) 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


Modern Gray (V172) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(219, 218, 214)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
218 (85.5%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.46%
Yellow
2.28%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(48deg, 6.5 %, 84.9 %)

Hue
48°
Saturation
6.49 %.
Lightness
84.90 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 37, 26)
Red
14 (5.6%)
Yellow
37 (14.6%)
Blue
26 (10.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48°
Saturation
2.28 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 48°

W: 83.92 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 66.42

Y : 70.06

Z : 73.64

YXY

Y1 : 70.06

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 14.12%

M : 14.51%

Y : 16.08%


LRV

~ 70.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.8GY 8.6/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 87.03

A : -0.37

B : 2.07

CIE-Lch

L : 87.03

C : 2.11

H : 100.07

CIE-Luv

L : 87.03

U : 0.79

V : 3.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 83.7

A : -4.82

B : 6.43






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Modern Gray (V172) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Modern Gray (V172) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#D9D6CF
Timberwolf
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#D9DAD2
Oatmeal
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#E5E4E2
Platinum
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to Pantone PMS


#DFDCD4
PANTONE 9081 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#D4D5D4
PANTONE 10101 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#E4E2DB
PANTONE 9080 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#E3E3DD
PANTONE 9101 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to British Standard 4800


#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#E5E5E5
BS 22-C-33 - Soft Purple
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to RAL Classic


#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)





Paint similar to Modern Gray (V172) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Modern Gray (V172) (Paint - Valspar). 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


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to Sherwin Williams


#DAD9D4
First Star (SW 7646)
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
#E0DEDA
Snowfall (SW 6000)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#DCDDD8
Fleur de Sel (SW 7666)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#DEDFDC
Nebulous White (SW 7063)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to Dunn-Edwards


#D9D9D6
Winter Morn (DET 617)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#D8D7D3
Cloud (DEC 791)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#DBDBDA
Porpoise (DE 6373)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#DCD8D4
Heirloom Shade (DEW 395)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to Benjamin Moore


#D9D8D3
Shoreline (1471)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#DCD9D5
Silver Bells (1458)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#D5D5D0
Whisper (CSP-500)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#D8D9D8
Graytint (1611)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)





PPG Paints


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to PPG Paints


#DDDDD9
Shining Scale (PPG0996-1)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#E0DFDC
Shaded Whisper (PPG0995-1)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#E0DED8
Seagull (PPG14-03)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#D6D7D2
Fog (PPG1010-2)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)


Valspar


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to Valspar


#DBDAD4
Mr. Kitty (8006-3A)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#D9D8D6
Thundersnow (V171)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#E0E1DE
Silver Dust (7004-19)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)


Behr


Modern Gray (V172) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Modern Gray (V172) to Behr


#DEDEDC
White Lie (MQ3-55)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#E1DEDA
Prelude To Pink (PR-W06)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#DBDCDB
Pixel White (N530-1)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#DBDDDB
Shiny Luster (N500-1)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% 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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