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PPG Paints Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
Hex Color Code: #2A4B6E
RGB Color Code: RGB(42, 75, 110)
CMYK Values*: 61.8%, 31.8%, 0.0%, 56.9%





About Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)?

Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) is #2A4B6E, and the RGB color code is RGB(42, 75, 110).

In the RGB color model, Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) has a red value of 42, a green value of 75, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 61.8% cyan, 31.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 56.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.9° (degrees), 44.7 % saturation, and 29.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) has a hue of 210.9° (degrees), 61.8 % saturation and 43.1 % brightness/value.


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)?

Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) 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 Tang (PPG1160-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) 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 Tang (PPG1160-7) 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 Tang (PPG1160-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(42, 75, 110)
Red
42 (16.5%)
Green
75 (29.4%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
61.82%
Magenta
31.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
56.86%

HSL

HSL(210.88deg, 44.7 %, 29.8 %)

Hue
210.88°
Saturation
44.74 %.
Lightness
29.80 %.

RYB

RYB(106, 130, 179)
Red
106 (41.7%)
Yellow
130 (50.8%)
Blue
179 (70.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210.88°
Saturation
61.82 %.
Brightness / Value
43.14 %.

HWB

H: 210.88°

W: 16.47 %

B: 56.86 %

XYZ

X : 6.29

Y : 6.65

Z : 15.7

YXY

Y1 : 6.65

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 83.53%

M : 70.59%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 6.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.8PB 2.9/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 31

A : -0.38

B : -23.86

CIE-Lch

L : 31

C : 23.86

H : 269.09

CIE-Luv

L : 31

U : -13.57

V : -31.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.79

A : -1.62

B : -18.05






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) (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.



#08457E
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#00416A
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#035096
Medium Electric Blue
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to RAL Design


#24486C
RAL 270 30 25 - Grape Blue
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#264674
RAL 280 30 30 - Deep Blue
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#104773
RAL 270 30 30 - Medici Blue
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#21467A
RAL 280 30 35 - Theatre Blue
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to Pantone PMS


#154468
PANTONE 8483 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#004677
PANTONE 2187 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#004976
PANTONE 7693 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#004680
PANTONE 2154 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) (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


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to PPG Paints




Sherwin Williams


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to Sherwin Williams


#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to Benjamin Moore


#254669
Downpour Blue (2063-20)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#264864
Champion Cobalt (2061-20)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#184A7C
Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#144B86
Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)





Valspar


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to Valspar


#234766
Mykonos Reflection (V110-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
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Nordic Noir (P034)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#0F456E
Encore (8002-45G)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Behr


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) to Behr


#36526A
Velvet Rope (MQ5-58)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#3B5066
Inked (M510-7)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% 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


Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) - #2A4B6E Color Images and Patterns


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