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PPG Paints Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)
Hex Color Code: #6F7678
RGB Color Code: RGB(111, 118, 120)
CMYK Values*: 7.5%, 1.7%, 0.0%, 52.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)?

Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) is #6F7678, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 118, 120).

In the RGB color model, Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) has a red value of 111, a green value of 118, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.5% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 3.9 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation and 47.1 % brightness/value.


Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) is cool or warm?

The color Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)?

Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) 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 18 puts PPG Paints Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) 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


Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(111, 118, 120)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Green
118 (46.3%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
7.50%
Magenta
1.67%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
52.94%

HSL

HSL(193.33deg, 3.9 %, 45.3 %)

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
3.90 %.
Lightness
45.29 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 105, 114)
Red
81 (31.8%)
Yellow
105 (41.2%)
Blue
114 (44.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
7.50 %.
Brightness / Value
47.06 %.

HWB

H: 193.33°

W: 43.53 %

B: 52.94 %

XYZ

X : 16.42

Y : 17.69

Z : 20.32

YXY

Y1 : 17.69

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 56.47%

M : 53.73%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 17.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.9BG 4.7/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 49.12

A : -2.2

B : -2.01

CIE-Lch

L : 49.12

C : 2.98

H : 222.48

CIE-Luv

L : 49.12

U : -3.94

V : -2.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.06

A : -3.91

B : 0.8






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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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