PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) Paint Color

Color Name
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)
Hex Color Code
#BCB7AD
RGB Color Code
RGB(188, 183, 173)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 2.7%, 8.0%, 26.3%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) color - its meaning and example

What color is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)?

Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is #BCB7AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 183, 173).

In the RGB color model, Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has a red value of 188, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 8.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 8.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.

Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is cool or warm?

The color Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)? (For interior and product design)

Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of nearly 47.6. 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
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)
LRV 47.6
Light Color

Compare LRV 47.6 of Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) 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 47.6 puts PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) 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

Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #BCB7AD
Hex triplet
#BCB7AD
Red
BC
Green
B7
Blue
AD
RGBA / RGB rgb(188, 183, 173)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.66%
Yellow
7.98%
Key
26.27%
HSL hsl(40deg, 10.1 %, 70.8 %)
Hue
40°
Saturation
10.07 %
Lightness
70.78 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
40°
Saturation
7.98 %
Brightness / Value
73.73 %
RYB ryb(34, 67, 50)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
67 (26.1%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)
HWB
Hue
40°
Whiteness
67.84 %
Blackness
26.27 %
CMY
Cyan
26.27%
Magenta
28.24%
Yellow
32.16%
XYZ
X
45.22
Y
47.58
Z
46.34
YXY
Y1
47.58
X
0.32
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
74.56
A
-0.01
B
5.7
CIE-Lch
L
74.56
C
5.7
H
90.11
CIE-Luv
L
74.56
U
3.49
V
8.29
Hunter-Lab
L
68.97
A
-3.69
B
8.45
Other
LRV
~ 47.6 %
Munsell Color System
8.5Y 7.3/1

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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 Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)

These are the named colors closest to Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) (Paint - PPG Paints), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#C9C0BB Color Pale Silver
95.35% match | ΔE 4.65
#B0A999 Color Greige
95.31% match | ΔE 4.69
#BEBEBE Color Medium Gray
94.65% match | ΔE 5.35
#C0C0C0 Color Silver
94.45% match | ΔE 5.55

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Pantone PMS

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#C4BFB6 Color PANTONE 400 C
97.81% match | ΔE 2.19
#C5B9AC Color PANTONE 7528 C
96.62% match | ΔE 3.38
#C4BCB7 Color PANTONE 406 C
96.22% match | ΔE 3.78

RAL Classic

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Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Design

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These are the real paint colors closest to Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) once it is on a wall.


Dunn-Edwards

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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

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#BCB7AD
Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3)
#ADB2BC
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 PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) - #BCB7AD?

Color that best contrast with PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) - #BCB7AD is #ADB2BC, 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 PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) - #BCB7AD?

Complementary or Opposite color for PPG Paints Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) - #BCB7AD is #ADB2BC, color name is Dark Gray*.

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