PPG Paints Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) Paint Color

Color Name
Soft Suede (PPG1103-3)
Hex Color Code
#D8CBAD
RGB Color Code
RGB(216, 203, 173)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 6.0%, 19.9%, 15.3%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) color - its meaning and example

What color is Soft Suede (PPG1103-3)?

Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) is #D8CBAD, and the RGB color code is RGB(216, 203, 173).

In the RGB color model, Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) has a red value of 216, a green value of 203, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.0% magenta, 19.9% yellow, and 15.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.9° (degrees), 35.5 % saturation, and 76.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) has a hue of 41.9° (degrees), 19.9 % saturation and 84.7 % brightness/value.

Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) is cool or warm?

The color Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Soft Suede (PPG1103-3)? (For interior and product design)

Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) has an LRV of nearly 60.3. 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
Soft Suede (PPG1103-3)
LRV 60.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 60.3 of Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) 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 60.3 puts PPG Paints Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) 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

Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #D8CBAD
Hex triplet
#D8CBAD
Red
D8
Green
CB
Blue
AD
RGBA / RGB rgb(216, 203, 173)
Red
216 (84.7%)
Green
203 (79.6%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.02%
Yellow
19.91%
Key
15.29%
HSL hsl(41.86deg, 35.5 %, 76.3 %)
Hue
41.86°
Saturation
35.54 %
Lightness
76.27 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
41.86°
Saturation
19.91 %
Brightness / Value
84.71 %
RYB ryb(26, 69, 31)
Red
26 (10.2%)
Yellow
69 (27.0%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)
HWB
Hue
41.86°
Whiteness
67.84 %
Blackness
15.29 %
CMY
Cyan
15.29%
Magenta
20.39%
Yellow
32.16%
XYZ
X
57.22
Y
60.33
Z
48.16
YXY
Y1
60.33
X
0.35
Y2
0.36
CIE-Lab
L
82.02
A
-0.3
B
16.61
CIE-Lch
L
82.02
C
16.61
H
91.04
CIE-Luv
L
82.02
U
9.57
V
23.78
Hunter-Lab
L
77.67
A
-4.43
B
17.6
Other
LRV
~ 60.3 %
Munsell Color System
9.1Y 8.1/2.7

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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 Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)

These are the named colors closest to Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) (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).

#DECC9C Color Lion
95.06% match | ΔE 4.94
#EFDFBB Color Dutch White
94.98% match | ΔE 5.02
#EAE0C8 Color Pearl
94.71% match | ΔE 5.29
#D4D2AD Color Dark Cream
94.33% match | ΔE 5.67

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


Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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Pantone PMS

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#DDCBA4 Color PANTONE 468 C
97.15% match | ΔE 2.85
#D9C89E Color PANTONE 7501 C
96.46% match | ΔE 3.54
#DFD1A7 Color PANTONE 7500 C
96.30% match | ΔE 3.70
#E7DBB9 Color PANTONE 9161 C
96.08% match | ΔE 3.92

RAL Design

Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)

These are the real paint colors closest to Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) once it is on a wall.


Farrow & Ball

Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) to Farrow & Ball

#D8CBAE Color String (8)
99.66% match | ΔE 0.34
#DFCDA6 Color Cream (44)
97.10% match | ΔE 2.90
#E2D5BC Color Matchstick (2013)
96.96% match | ΔE 3.04

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) to Dunn-Edwards


Sherwin Williams

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Valspar

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PPG Paints

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Benjamin Moore

Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) to Benjamin Moore


Behr

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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

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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

#D8CBAD
Soft Suede (PPG1103-3)
#ADBAD8
Light Steel Blue*

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 Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) - #D8CBAD?

Color that best contrast with PPG Paints Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) - #D8CBAD is #ADBAD8, color name is Light Steel Blue*. 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 Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) - #D8CBAD?

Complementary or Opposite color for PPG Paints Soft Suede (PPG1103-3) - #D8CBAD is #ADBAD8, color name is Light Steel Blue*.

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