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PPG Paints Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Electric Blue (PPG1241-6)
Hex Color Code: #1E80C7
RGB Color Code: RGB(30, 128, 199)
CMYK Values*: 84.9%, 35.7%, 0.0%, 22.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Electric Blue (PPG1241-6)?

Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) is #1E80C7, and the RGB color code is RGB(30, 128, 199).

In the RGB color model, Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) has a red value of 30, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 84.9% cyan, 35.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.2° (degrees), 73.8 % saturation, and 44.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) has a hue of 205.2° (degrees), 84.9 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) is cool or warm?

The color Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6)?

Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) has an LRV of nearly 20. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Electric Blue (PPG1241-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) 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 20 puts PPG Paints Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) 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


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(30, 128, 199)
Red
30 (11.8%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
84.92%
Magenta
35.68%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(205.21deg, 73.8 %, 44.9 %)

Hue
205.21°
Saturation
73.80 %.
Lightness
44.90 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 57, 148)
Red
31 (12.4%)
Yellow
57 (22.5%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.21°
Saturation
84.92 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 205.21°

W: 11.76 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 18.56

Y : 19.84

Z : 56.88

YXY

Y1 : 19.84

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.21

CMY

C : 88.24%

M : 49.80%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 19.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.5PB 5.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 51.65

A : -1.51

B : -44.44

CIE-Lch

L : 51.65

C : 44.46

H : 268.05

CIE-Luv

L : 51.65

U : -30.42

V : -68.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.54

A : -3.55

B : -44.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) (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.



#2887C8
Green Blue
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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French Blue
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to Pantone PMS


#0084D4
PANTONE 2184 C
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#0084D5
PANTONE 2173 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#0085CA
PANTONE Process Blue C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#0086D6
PANTONE 2194 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


RAL Design


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to British Standard 4800


#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to RAL Classic


#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


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#0079BF
Trello Blue
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#0077BE
Ocean Boat Blue
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)





Paint similar to Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) (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


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to PPG Paints


#3C85BE
King Triton (PPG1242-5)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#1C8AC9
Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#3C7AC2
Royal Plume (PPG1243-6)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Behr


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to Behr


#267EBC
Brilliant Blue (P510-6)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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Deep River (P500-6)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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Boat House (P520-5)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#008BC4
Celebration Blue (MQ4-57)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)


Valspar


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to Valspar


#3780B9
Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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Cosmic Blue (4008-10C)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#5287B9
Picasso (8001-44E)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#498BB8
Blueberry Festival (V072-5)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#3D87BB
Walker Lake (DE 5858)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#0477B4
Americana (DE 5845)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#4A87CB
Safe Harbor (DE 5865)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#3377A2
Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to Benjamin Moore


#4580A8
Finley Blue (CW-620)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#3D74AC
Athens Blue (797)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#2474A3
Blue Macaw (784)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#40729C
Chicago Blues (804)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) to Sherwin Williams


#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)
#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% similar)
#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% 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


PPG Paints Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) - #1E80C7 Color Images and Patterns


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