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PPG Paints Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2)
Hex Color Code: #CFE4EE
RGB Color Code: RGB(207, 228, 238)
CMYK Values*: 13.0%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 6.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2)?

Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) is #CFE4EE, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 228, 238).

In the RGB color model, Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) has a red value of 207, a green value of 228, and a blue value of 238. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.0% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 6.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.4° (degrees), 47.7 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) has a hue of 199.4° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation and 93.3 % brightness/value.


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) is cool or warm?

The color Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2)?

Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) has an LRV of nearly 75. By LRV value, it is a 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

Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 75 of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) 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 75 puts PPG Paints Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) paint color in the lighter 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


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(207, 228, 238)
Red
207 (81.2%)
Green
228 (89.4%)
Blue
238 (93.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.03%
Magenta
4.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
6.67%

HSL

HSL(199.35deg, 47.7 %, 87.3 %)

Hue
199.35°
Saturation
47.69 %.
Lightness
87.25 %.

RYB

RYB(8, 18, 24)
Red
8 (3.2%)
Yellow
18 (6.9%)
Blue
24 (9.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
199.35°
Saturation
13.03 %.
Brightness / Value
93.33 %.

HWB

H: 199.35°

W: 81.18 %

B: 6.67 %

XYZ

X : 68.91

Y : 74.93

Z : 91.72

YXY

Y1 : 74.93

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 18.82%

M : 10.59%

Y : 6.67%


LRV

~ 74.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.9BG 8.8/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 89.36

A : -4.96

B : -7.23

CIE-Lch

L : 89.36

C : 8.77

H : 235.58

CIE-Luv

L : 89.36

U : -11.7

V : -10.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 86.56

A : -9.38

B : -2.23






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) (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.



#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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Beau Blue
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
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Alice blue
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to Pantone PMS


#D1E2EC
PANTONE 9420 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#C6DAE7
PANTONE 545 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#D5EBEE
PANTONE 9460 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#D5E0EA
PANTONE 9402 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) (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


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to PPG Paints


#C5D9E3
Blue Pearl (PPG1157-2)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C3D9E4
Magic Wand (PPG1158-2)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C8DDEE
Blue Booties (PPG1241-2)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#DAE6E9
Airy (PPG1238-1)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to Sherwin Williams


#CCDBE5
Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C9D9E0
Moonmist (SW 9144)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#D6E4E7
Iceberg (SW 6798)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#CBD8E1
Icelandic (SW 6526)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to Behr


#C2D8E3
Distant Shore (S500-1)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#D7E8EC
Permafrost (S490-1)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C1DBEA
After Rain (M520-2)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C7DAE8
Celestial Light (MQ3-24)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)





Valspar


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to Valspar


#C6D9E6
Easy on the Eyes (8003-45A)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C2D8E5
Chapel Choir (V070-1)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#D6E5E8
Blown Glass (8003-39A)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#C9DAE8
Tourmaline (V036-1)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to Dunn-Edwards


#C7D7E0
Snow Lodge (DE 5799)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C3DDEE
Island View (DE 5848)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#DBE9ED
Sidewalk Chalk (DE 5791)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#D6EDF1
Sparkling River (DE 5763)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) to Benjamin Moore


#C1D7E4
Soft Sky (807)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#D4E2E4
Polar Ice (1660)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#D6EAEC
Morning Sky Blue (2053-70)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#D5E1E3
Constellation (AF-540)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% 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


Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) - #CFE4EE Color Images and Patterns


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