PPG Paints Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) |
| Hex Color Code: | #ADC0D6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(173, 192, 214) |
| CMYK Values*: | 19.2%, 10.3%, 0.0%, 16.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)?
Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is #ADC0D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 192, 214).
In the RGB color model, Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has a red value of 173, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.2% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.2° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 75.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has a hue of 212.2° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.
Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is cool or warm?
The color Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)?
Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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
Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)
Light Color
Compare LRV 51 of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) 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 51 puts PPG Paints Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) 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
Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(173, 192, 214)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
192 (75.3%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
19.16%
Magenta
10.28%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.08%
HSL
HSL(212.2deg, 33.3 %, 75.9 %)
Hue
212.2°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
75.88 %.
RYB
RYB(21, 37, 53)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
37 (14.5%)
Blue
53 (20.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
212.2°
Saturation
19.16 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.
HWB
H: 212.2°
W: 67.84 %
B: 16.08 %
XYZ
X : 48.22
Y : 51.44
Z : 71.01
YXY
Y1 : 51.44
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.3
CMY
C : 32.16%
M : 24.71%
Y : 16.08%
LRV
~ 51.4 %
Munsell Color System
5.5B 7.6/2.7
CIE-Lab
L : 76.94
A : -1.84
B : -13.19
CIE-Lch
L : 76.94
C : 13.32
H : 262.06
CIE-Luv
L : 76.94
U : -11.09
V : -20.1
Hunter-Lab
L : 71.72
A : -5.5
B : -8.49
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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 Thistle (PPG1162-3) - #ADC0D6 Color Images and Patterns
