Behr Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) Paint Color

Color Name
Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)
Hex Color Code
#ACAAA7
RGB Color Code
RGB(172, 170, 167)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 1.2%, 2.9%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) color - its meaning and example

What color is Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)?

Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) is #ACAAA7, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 170, 167).

In the RGB color model, Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) has a red value of 172, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.2% magenta, 2.9% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 2.9 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) has a hue of 36° (degrees), 2.9 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) is cool or warm?

The color Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)? (For interior and product design)

Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) has an LRV of nearly 40.3. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)
LRV 40.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 40.3 of Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) 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 40.3 puts Behr Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) paint color in the medium 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

Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #ACAAA7
Hex triplet
#ACAAA7
Red
AC
Green
AA
Blue
A7
RGBA / RGB rgb(172, 170, 167)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
167 (65.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.16%
Yellow
2.91%
Key
32.55%
HSL hsl(36deg, 2.9 %, 66.5 %)
Hue
36°
Saturation
2.92 %
Lightness
66.47 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
36°
Saturation
2.91 %
Brightness / Value
67.45 %
RYB ryb(41, 70, 62)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Yellow
70 (27.5%)
Blue
62 (24.4%)
HWB
Hue
36°
Whiteness
65.49 %
Blackness
32.55 %
CMY
Cyan
32.55%
Magenta
33.33%
Yellow
34.51%
XYZ
X
38.36
Y
40.31
Z
42.32
YXY
Y1
40.31
X
0.32
Y2
0.33
CIE-Lab
L
69.69
A
0.16
B
1.79
CIE-Lch
L
69.69
C
1.79
H
84.92
CIE-Luv
L
69.69
U
1.32
V
2.57
Hunter-Lab
L
63.49
A
-3.25
B
4.92
Other
LRV
~ 40.3 %
Munsell Color System
6.7Y 6.8/0.3

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) (Paint - Behr), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
98.23% match | ΔE 1.77
#A6A6A6 Color Quick Silver
97.87% match | ΔE 2.13
#BEBEBE Color Medium Gray
94.31% match | ΔE 5.69
#989898 Color Spanish Gray
94.19% match | ΔE 5.81

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

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Pantone TCX

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) to Behr

#ACAAA7 Color Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#B1B0AF Color Sparrow (780F-4)
97.99% match | ΔE 2.01

Valspar

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PPG Paints

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Sherwin Williams

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Benjamin Moore

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

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Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#ACAAA7
Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)
#A7A9AC
Dark Gray*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Behr Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) - #ACAAA7?

Color that best contrast with Behr Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) - #ACAAA7 is #A7A9AC, color name is Dark Gray*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Behr Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) - #ACAAA7?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14) - #ACAAA7 is #A7A9AC, color name is Dark Gray*.

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