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PPG Paints Congo Green (PPG1229-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Congo Green (PPG1229-6)
Hex Color Code: #00A483
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 164, 131)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 0.0%, 20.1%, 35.7%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Congo Green (PPG1229-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Congo Green (PPG1229-6)?

Congo Green (PPG1229-6) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Congo Green (PPG1229-6) is #00A483, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 164, 131).

In the RGB color model, Congo Green (PPG1229-6) has a red value of 0, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 20.1% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 167.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 32.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Congo Green (PPG1229-6) has a hue of 167.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.


Congo Green (PPG1229-6) is cool or warm?

The color Congo Green (PPG1229-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Congo Green (PPG1229-6)?

Congo Green (PPG1229-6) has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Congo Green (PPG1229-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of Congo Green (PPG1229-6) 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 28 puts PPG Paints Congo Green (PPG1229-6) 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


Congo Green (PPG1229-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 164, 131)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
20.12%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(167.93deg, 100.0 %, 32.2 %)

Hue
167.93°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
32.16 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 128, 147)
Red
44 (17.4%)
Yellow
128 (50.4%)
Blue
147 (57.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
167.93°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 167.93°

W: 0.00 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 17.37

Y : 28.19

Z : 26

YXY

Y1 : 28.19

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 35.69%

Y : 48.63%


LRV

~ 28.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.8G 5.8/9.5

CIE-Lab

L : 60.06

A : -44.09

B : 7.06

CIE-Lch

L : 60.06

C : 44.65

H : 170.9

CIE-Luv

L : 60.06

U : -49.77

V : 16.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.09

A : -34.51

B : 8.13






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Congo Green (PPG1229-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Congo Green (PPG1229-6) (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.



#29AB87
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ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


Congo Green (PPG1229-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Congo Green (PPG1229-6) to Pantone PMS


#00AB84
PANTONE Green C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#00AB8E
PANTONE 3268 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 2402 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE Bright Green C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Congo Green (PPG1229-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Congo Green (PPG1229-6) to British Standard 4800


#5DA07A
BS 16-E-53 - Seafarer
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Congo Green (PPG1229-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Congo Green (PPG1229-6) (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


Congo Green (PPG1229-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Congo Green (PPG1229-6) to PPG Paints


#1DB394
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ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Congo Green (PPG1229-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Congo Green (PPG1229-6) to Benjamin Moore


#009F7E
St. Patrick (2044-30)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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Hummingbird Green (2042-30)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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Albuquerque Teal (607)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#009C7D
Green Leaf (2045-30)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


Congo Green (PPG1229-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Congo Green (PPG1229-6) to Valspar


#01B79E
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ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
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Cosmic Green (6003-10C)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
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Divot (6003-10B)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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#009D7D
Tropical Kelp (DE 5698)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
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Inspiration Peak (DE 5691)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Behr


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#26AD8D
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
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Shamrock Green (P420-5)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
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Esmeralda (P440-6)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Congo Green (PPG1229-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Congo Green (PPG1229-6) to Sherwin Williams


#019D6E
Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
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Julep (SW 6746)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
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Eco Green (SW 6739)
ΔE - 9.38 (90.6% 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


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