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PPG Paints Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
Hex Color Code: #5E97A9
RGB Color Code: RGB(94, 151, 169)
CMYK Values*: 44.4%, 10.7%, 0.0%, 33.7%





About Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)?

Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) is #5E97A9, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 151, 169).

In the RGB color model, Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) has a red value of 94, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.4% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 30.4 % saturation, and 51.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 44.4 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) is cool or warm?

The color Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)?

Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) 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 27 puts PPG Paints Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) paint color in the darker 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


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(94, 151, 169)
Red
94 (36.9%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
44.38%
Magenta
10.65%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(194.4deg, 30.4 %, 51.6 %)

Hue
194.4°
Saturation
30.36 %.
Lightness
51.57 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 76, 106)
Red
43 (16.8%)
Yellow
76 (30.0%)
Blue
106 (41.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
194.4°
Saturation
44.38 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 194.4°

W: 36.86 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 22.84

Y : 27.38

Z : 41.62

YXY

Y1 : 27.38

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 63.14%

M : 40.78%

Y : 33.73%


LRV

~ 27.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.8B 5.8/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 59.32

A : -13.79

B : -15.28

CIE-Lch

L : 59.32

C : 20.58

H : 227.93

CIE-Luv

L : 59.32

U : -26.36

V : -20.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.32

A : -13.63

B : -10.53






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#0093AF
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ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to RAL Classic


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to Pantone PMS


#4298B5
PANTONE 7459 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#749FAE
PANTONE 10274 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#6BA4B8
PANTONE 549 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#779FB5
PANTONE 2206 C
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)





Paint similar to Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to PPG Paints


#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#5397B7
Hush-A-Bye (PPG1238-5)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#5692B2
Vanity (PPG1157-5)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


Valspar


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to Valspar


#5993A3
My Skiff (V104-4)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#5190A9
Chivalry (M347)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#739FB1
Winter Twilight (8003-41D)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#6B9DB6
Crisp French Blue (V069-4)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to Sherwin Williams


#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#6F9DB3
Bluebird Feather (SW 9062)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to Benjamin Moore


#5598A9
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#5D9FB6
Palace Blue (CW-605)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#4D9CAE
Ash Blue (2057-40)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#419AB7
Cool Blue (2058-40)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#648FA4
Salt Box Blue (DET 562)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#689DB7
Lake Lucerne (DE 5808)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) to Behr


#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#679BB3
Yacht Blue (S490-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#5492AF
Jet Ski (M490-5)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#75A0B1
Saga Blue (S480-4)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)








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

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.

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


Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) - #5E97A9 Color Images and Patterns


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