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PPG Paints Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Lava (PPG1155-7)
Hex Color Code: #2E5169
RGB Color Code: RGB(46, 81, 105)
CMYK Values*: 56.2%, 22.9%, 0.0%, 58.8%





About Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Lava (PPG1155-7)?

Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) is #2E5169, and the RGB color code is RGB(46, 81, 105).

In the RGB color model, Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) has a red value of 46, a green value of 81, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 56.2% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.4° (degrees), 39.1 % saturation, and 29.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) has a hue of 204.4° (degrees), 56.2 % saturation and 41.2 % brightness/value.


Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Lava (PPG1155-7)?

Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a 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 Lava (PPG1155-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) 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 7 puts PPG Paints Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) 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 Lava (PPG1155-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(46, 81, 105)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Green
81 (31.8%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
56.19%
Magenta
22.86%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
58.82%

HSL

HSL(204.41deg, 39.1 %, 29.6 %)

Hue
204.41°
Saturation
39.07 %.
Lightness
29.61 %.

RYB

RYB(106, 133, 173)
Red
106 (41.7%)
Yellow
133 (52.2%)
Blue
173 (68.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.41°
Saturation
56.19 %.
Brightness / Value
41.18 %.

HWB

H: 204.41°

W: 18.04 %

B: 58.82 %

XYZ

X : 6.62

Y : 7.49

Z : 14.46

YXY

Y1 : 7.49

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 81.96%

M : 68.24%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 7.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.9B 3.1/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 32.89

A : -5.01

B : -17.75

CIE-Lch

L : 32.89

C : 18.45

H : 254.23

CIE-Luv

L : 32.89

U : -14.83

V : -22.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.36

A : -4.7

B : -12.18






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone PMS


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#315470
PANTONE 2377 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#314F6F
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
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RAL 5009 - Azure Blue
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) to British Standard 4800


#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
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BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)





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PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)





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Benjamin Moore


Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) to Benjamin Moore


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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

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


Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) - #2E5169 Color Images and Patterns


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