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PPG Paints Zen (PPG1040-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Zen (PPG1040-1)
Hex Color Code: #CFD9DE
RGB Color Code: RGB(207, 217, 222)
CMYK Values*: 6.8%, 2.3%, 0.0%, 12.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Zen (PPG1040-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Zen (PPG1040-1)?

Zen (PPG1040-1) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Zen (PPG1040-1) is #CFD9DE, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 217, 222).

In the RGB color model, Zen (PPG1040-1) has a red value of 207, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.8% cyan, 2.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation, and 84.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Zen (PPG1040-1) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.


Zen (PPG1040-1) is cool or warm?

The color Zen (PPG1040-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Zen (PPG1040-1)?

Zen (PPG1040-1) has an LRV of nearly 68. 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

Zen (PPG1040-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 68 of Zen (PPG1040-1) 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 68 puts PPG Paints Zen (PPG1040-1) 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


Zen (PPG1040-1) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(207, 217, 222)
Red
207 (81.2%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.76%
Magenta
2.25%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 18.5 %, 84.1 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
18.52 %.
Lightness
84.12 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 31, 30)
Red
13 (5.2%)
Yellow
31 (12.1%)
Blue
30 (11.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
6.76 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 81.18 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 63.73

Y : 68.17

Z : 78.91

YXY

Y1 : 68.17

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 18.82%

M : 14.90%

Y : 12.94%


LRV

~ 68.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.2BG 8.5/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 86.09

A : -2.41

B : -3.63

CIE-Lch

L : 86.09

C : 4.36

H : 236.4

CIE-Luv

L : 86.09

U : -5.76

V : -5.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.56

A : -6.7

B : 1.13






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Zen (PPG1040-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Zen (PPG1040-1) (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.



#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to Pantone PMS


#D9E1E2
PANTONE 7541 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D0D3D4
PANTONE 427 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D1E2EC
PANTONE 9420 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#DDE5ED
PANTONE 656 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to British Standard 4800


#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Zen (PPG1040-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Zen (PPG1040-1) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to Benjamin Moore


#CFD4D7
Lavender Wash (CSP-515)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#D5E1E3
Constellation (AF-540)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C1CDD3
Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#D4E2E4
Polar Ice (1660)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to Behr


#D7E3E5
Era (MQ3-56)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#CFD2D3
Silver Shadow (N510-1)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#DBDDDF
Script White (N540-1)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to Sherwin Williams


#D6E4E7
Iceberg (SW 6798)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#CDD2D2
Misty (SW 6232)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#DBDFE0
Icicle (SW 6238)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#D8E0DF
Mountain Air (SW 6224)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to PPG Paints


#DAE6E9
Airy (PPG1238-1)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#D9E4E5
Beachcomber (PPG1151-1)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#D9DCDD
Spring Thaw (PPG1013-2)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to Valspar


#D9E6E9
Bare Minimum (T643)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#D6E5E8
Blown Glass (8003-39A)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D7D9DA
Fragile Blue (7004-10)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#D5D8D7
Aerodynamic (8006-10A)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Zen (PPG1040-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Zen (PPG1040-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#DDE8ED
Polar Ice (DE 5798)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#D5D7D9
December Sky (DE 6352)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#D9E6E8
Smoke and Mirrors (DE 5770)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#D8DADB
Silver Setting (DE 6359)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% 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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