Behr Classic Silver (PPU18-11) Paint Color

Color Name
Classic Silver (PPU18-11)
Hex Color Code
#B9B9B4
RGB Color Code
RGB(185, 185, 180)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 27.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Classic Silver (PPU18-11) color - its meaning and example

What color is Classic Silver (PPU18-11)?

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classic Silver (PPU18-11) is #B9B9B4, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 185, 180).

In the RGB color model, Classic Silver (PPU18-11) has a red value of 185, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.7% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation, and 71.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classic Silver (PPU18-11) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 2.7 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) is cool or warm?

The color Classic Silver (PPU18-11) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Classic Silver (PPU18-11)? (For interior and product design)

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) has an LRV of nearly 48.3. 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
Classic Silver (PPU18-11)
LRV 48.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 48.3 of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) 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 48.3 puts Behr Classic Silver (PPU18-11) 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

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #B9B9B4
Hex triplet
#B9B9B4
Red
B9
Green
B9
Blue
B4
RGBA / RGB rgb(185, 185, 180)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.70%
Key
27.45%
HSL hsl(60deg, 3.4 %, 71.6 %)
Hue
60°
Saturation
3.45 %
Lightness
71.57 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
60°
Saturation
2.70 %
Brightness / Value
72.55 %
RYB ryb(32, 62, 51)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
62 (24.3%)
Blue
51 (19.9%)
HWB
Hue
60°
Whiteness
70.59 %
Blackness
27.45 %
CMY
Cyan
27.45%
Magenta
27.45%
Yellow
29.41%
XYZ
X
45.59
Y
48.31
Z
50.1
YXY
Y1
48.31
X
0.32
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
75.02
A
-0.91
B
2.52
CIE-Lch
L
75.02
C
2.68
H
109.9
CIE-Luv
L
75.02
U
0.28
V
3.88
Hunter-Lab
L
69.5
A
-4.53
B
5.91
Other
LRV
~ 48.3 %
Munsell Color System
4.8GY 7.4/0.5

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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 Classic Silver (PPU18-11) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Classic Silver (PPU18-11) (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).

#BEBEBE Color Medium Gray
96.94% match | ΔE 3.06
#C0C0C0 Color Silver
96.67% match | ΔE 3.33
#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
94.87% match | ΔE 5.13
#C9C0BB Color Pale Silver
94.80% match | ΔE 5.20

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


Pantone TCX

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to Pantone PMS

#B2B4B2 Color PANTONE 421 C
97.82% match | ΔE 2.18
#B9BBBB Color PANTONE 10103 C
97.31% match | ΔE 2.69
#C4BFB6 Color PANTONE 400 C
96.71% match | ΔE 3.29

RAL Classic

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to RAL Classic


RAL Design

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to RAL Design


British Standard 4800

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Classic Silver (PPU18-11) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Classic Silver (PPU18-11) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Classic Silver (PPU18-11) once it is on a wall.


PPG Paints

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to PPG Paints


Benjamin Moore

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to Benjamin Moore


Sherwin Williams

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to Sherwin Williams


Behr

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to Behr


Valspar

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to Valspar


Farrow & Ball

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to Farrow & Ball


Dunn-Edwards

Classic Silver (PPU18-11) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Classic Silver (PPU18-11) to Dunn-Edwards


Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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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.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#B9B9B4
Classic Silver (PPU18-11)
#B4B4B9
Medium 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 Classic Silver (PPU18-11) - #B9B9B4?

Color that best contrast with Behr Classic Silver (PPU18-11) - #B9B9B4 is #B4B4B9, color name is Medium 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 Classic Silver (PPU18-11) - #B9B9B4?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Classic Silver (PPU18-11) - #B9B9B4 is #B4B4B9, color name is Medium Gray*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

Behr Classic Silver (PPU18-11) - #B9B9B4 Color Images and Patterns


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