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.
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 triplet
- #B9B9B4
- Red
- B9
- Green
- B9
- Blue
- B4
- Red
- 185 (72.5%)
- Green
- 185 (72.5%)
- Blue
- 180 (70.6%)
- Alpha
- 1 (100.0%)
- Cyan
- 0.00%
- Magenta
- 0.00%
- Yellow
- 2.70%
- Key
- 27.45%
- Hue
- 60°
- Saturation
- 3.45 %
- Lightness
- 71.57 %
- Hue
- 60°
- Saturation
- 2.70 %
- Brightness / Value
- 72.55 %
- Red
- 32 (12.4%)
- Yellow
- 62 (24.3%)
- Blue
- 51 (19.9%)
- Hue
- 60°
- Whiteness
- 70.59 %
- Blackness
- 27.45 %
- Cyan
- 27.45%
- Magenta
- 27.45%
- Yellow
- 29.41%
- X
- 45.59
- Y
- 48.31
- Z
- 50.1
- Y1
- 48.31
- X
- 0.32
- Y2
- 0.34
- L
- 75.02
- A
- -0.91
- B
- 2.52
- L
- 75.02
- C
- 2.68
- H
- 109.9
- L
- 75.02
- U
- 0.28
- V
- 3.88
- L
- 69.5
- A
- -4.53
- B
- 5.91
- LRV
- ~ 48.3 %
- Munsell Color System
- 4.8GY 7.4/0.5
Similar Colors and Paints
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.
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).
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
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
View more Behr Classic Silver (PPU18-11) - #B9B9B4 color palettes and coordinating colors
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 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.
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Complementary / Opposite Color
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