Dynamo (PPG17-22) is a mid-tone orange from PPG. Its LRV is about 37.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Dynamo (96% match).
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LRV
37.5 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG17-22
HEX
#EC8E3F
RGB
236, 142, 63
HSL
27°, 82%, 59%
Family
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Dynamo FAQ
What is the LRV of Dynamo?
Dynamo has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 37.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Dynamo in other brands?
Glidden: Dynamo (PPG17-22), 96%; Benjamin Moore: New Dawn (133), 94%; Behr: Acapulco Sun (P230-7), 92%; Valspar: Brushed Orange (2007-3B), 89%; Dunn-Edwards: Tangerine Tango (DE5194), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Navel (SW 6887), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest (HGSW6670), 76%; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), 49%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Dynamo?
The HEX code of Dynamo (PPG17-22) is #EC8E3F, RGB 236, 142, 63. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.