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PPG Paints Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)
Hex Color Code: #ADD0E0
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 208, 224)
CMYK Values*: 22.8%, 7.1%, 0.0%, 12.2%





About Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)?

Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) is #ADD0E0, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 208, 224).

In the RGB color model, Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) has a red value of 173, a green value of 208, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.8% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 45.1 % saturation, and 77.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) is cool or warm?

The color Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)?

Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) has an LRV of nearly 59. 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

Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 59 of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) 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 59 puts PPG Paints Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) 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


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 208, 224)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
208 (81.6%)
Blue
224 (87.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
22.77%
Magenta
7.14%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.16%

HSL

HSL(198.82deg, 45.1 %, 77.8 %)

Hue
198.82°
Saturation
45.13 %.
Lightness
77.84 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 30, 45)
Red
14 (5.6%)
Yellow
30 (11.9%)
Blue
45 (17.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
198.82°
Saturation
22.77 %.
Brightness / Value
87.84 %.

HWB

H: 198.82°

W: 67.84 %

B: 12.16 %

XYZ

X : 53.24

Y : 59.38

Z : 79.18

YXY

Y1 : 59.38

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 18.43%

Y : 12.16%


LRV

~ 59.4 %

Munsell Color System

9BG 8.0/3

CIE-Lab

L : 81.5

A : -8.08

B : -11.75

CIE-Lch

L : 81.5

C : 14.26

H : 235.48

CIE-Luv

L : 81.5

U : -18.62

V : -16.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.06

A : -11.51

B : -6.98






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) (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.



#ADD8E6
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to Pantone PMS


#AFCDD7
PANTONE 2204 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 290 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 9443 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#A9BBC6
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ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) (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


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to PPG Paints


#AED7EA
Ariel (PPG1237-3)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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Dunn-Edwards


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#B1D3E3
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ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to Benjamin Moore


#AED3E5
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ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)





Behr


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to Behr


#A6CDDE
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ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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Breezy Blue (M490-1)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to Sherwin Williams


#B0D6E6
Something Blue (SW 6800)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
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Vast Sky (SW 6506)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Valspar


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) to Valspar


#ADCEE1
Serendipity Blue (V071-1)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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Summer Rain (8003-41B)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% 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


Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) - #ADD0E0 Color Images and Patterns


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