PPG Paints Always Blue (PPG1156-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Always Blue (PPG1156-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A2BACB |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(162, 186, 203) |
| CMYK Values*: | 20.2%, 8.4%, 0.0%, 20.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Always Blue (PPG1156-3)?
Always Blue (PPG1156-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Always Blue (PPG1156-3) is #A2BACB, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 186, 203).
In the RGB color model, Always Blue (PPG1156-3) has a red value of 162, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.2% cyan, 8.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.9° (degrees), 28.3 % saturation, and 71.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Always Blue (PPG1156-3) has a hue of 204.9° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.
Always Blue (PPG1156-3) is cool or warm?
The color Always Blue (PPG1156-3) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Always Blue (PPG1156-3)?
Always Blue (PPG1156-3) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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
Always Blue (PPG1156-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 47 of Always Blue (PPG1156-3) 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 puts PPG Paints Always Blue (PPG1156-3) 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
Always Blue (PPG1156-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(162, 186, 203)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
20.20%
Magenta
8.37%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.39%
HSL
HSL(204.88deg, 28.3 %, 71.6 %)
Hue
204.88°
Saturation
28.28 %.
Lightness
71.57 %.
RYB
RYB(25, 46, 60)
Red
25 (9.7%)
Yellow
46 (18.0%)
Blue
60 (23.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
204.88°
Saturation
20.20 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.
HWB
H: 204.88°
W: 63.53 %
B: 20.39 %
XYZ
X : 43.24
Y : 47.11
Z : 63.31
YXY
Y1 : 47.11
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 36.47%
M : 27.06%
Y : 20.39%
LRV
~ 47.1 %
Munsell Color System
2.8B 7.3/2.5
CIE-Lab
L : 74.26
A : -4.51
B : -11.31
CIE-Lch
L : 74.26
C : 12.18
H : 248.27
CIE-Luv
L : 74.26
U : -13.34
V : -16.6
Hunter-Lab
L : 68.64
A : -7.67
B : -6.65
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Design
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Color Combinations
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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.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Always Blue (PPG1156-3) - #A2BACB Color Images and Patterns
