PPG Paints Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) |
| Hex Color Code: | #5868AE |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(88, 104, 174) |
| CMYK Values*: | 49.4%, 40.2%, 0.0%, 31.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)?
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) is #5868AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(88, 104, 174).
In the RGB color model, Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) has a red value of 88, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.4% cyan, 40.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 228.8° (degrees), 34.7 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) has a hue of 228.8° (degrees), 49.4 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) is cool or warm?
The color Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)?
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)
Light Color
Compare LRV 15 of Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) 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 15 puts PPG Paints Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) 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
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(88, 104, 174)
Red
88 (34.5%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
49.43%
Magenta
40.23%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.76%
HSL
HSL(228.84deg, 34.7 %, 51.4 %)
Hue
228.84°
Saturation
34.68 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.
RYB
RYB(59, 67, 136)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Yellow
67 (26.2%)
Blue
136 (53.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
228.84°
Saturation
49.43 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.
HWB
H: 228.84°
W: 34.51 %
B: 31.76 %
XYZ
X : 16.61
Y : 15.03
Z : 42.07
YXY
Y1 : 15.03
X : 0.23
Y2 : 0.2
CMY
C : 65.49%
M : 59.22%
Y : 31.76%
LRV
~ 15 %
Munsell Color System
6.8PB 4.4/8.4
CIE-Lab
L : 45.68
A : 13.72
B : -39.33
CIE-Lch
L : 45.68
C : 41.65
H : 289.23
CIE-Luv
L : 45.68
U : -10.33
V : -59.98
Hunter-Lab
L : 38.77
A : 8.65
B : -37.2
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) - #5868AE Color Images and Patterns
