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PPG Paints Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)
Hex Color Code: #234E86
RGB Color Code: RGB(35, 78, 134)
CMYK Values*: 73.9%, 41.8%, 0.0%, 47.5%





About Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)?

Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) is #234E86, and the RGB color code is RGB(35, 78, 134).

In the RGB color model, Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) has a red value of 35, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 73.9% cyan, 41.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.9° (degrees), 58.6 % saturation, and 33.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) has a hue of 213.9° (degrees), 73.9 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) is cool or warm?

The color Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)?

Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) 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 8 puts PPG Paints Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) 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


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(35, 78, 134)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
134 (52.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
73.88%
Magenta
41.79%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.45%

HSL

HSL(213.94deg, 58.6 %, 33.1 %)

Hue
213.94°
Saturation
58.58 %.
Lightness
33.14 %.

RYB

RYB(88, 111, 182)
Red
88 (34.5%)
Yellow
111 (43.7%)
Blue
182 (71.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
213.94°
Saturation
73.88 %.
Brightness / Value
52.55 %.

HWB

H: 213.94°

W: 13.73 %

B: 47.45 %

XYZ

X : 7.72

Y : 7.53

Z : 23.6

YXY

Y1 : 7.53

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.19

CMY

C : 86.27%

M : 69.41%

Y : 47.45%


LRV

~ 7.5 %

Munsell Color System

4PB 3.1/7.6

CIE-Lab

L : 32.98

A : 5.43

B : -35.69

CIE-Lch

L : 32.98

C : 36.1

H : 278.65

CIE-Luv

L : 32.98

U : -15.66

V : -49.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.44

A : 2.22

B : -31.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) (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.



#035096
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ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to Pantone PMS


#274E83
PANTONE 8185 C
ΔE - 0.59 (99.4% similar)
#1B4E8A
PANTONE 4153 C
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#1D4F91
PANTONE 7686 C
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#135193
PANTONE 4152 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to RAL Design


#134682
RAL 280 30 40 - Poster Blue
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#004883
RAL 270 30 40 - Prince Blue
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#21467A
RAL 280 30 35 - Theatre Blue
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#264674
RAL 280 30 30 - Deep Blue
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#0F4D92
Yale Blue
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#00539B
Duke Royal Blue
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#004B93
Pepsi Blue
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#224C98
Polynesian Blue
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)





Paint similar to Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) (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


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to PPG Paints




Valspar


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to Valspar


#214F86
Strong Will (8001-44G)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
#0F456E
Encore (8002-45G)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#25416D
Sapphire Earrings (M240)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#1D4E8F
Deep Sapphire (DEA 137)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to Benjamin Moore


#144B86
Dark Royal Blue (2065-20)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
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Patriot Blue (2064-20)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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Evening Blue (2066-20)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#335183
Blueberry Hill (812)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to Sherwin Williams


#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) to Behr


#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% 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


Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) - #234E86 Color Images and Patterns


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