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PPG Paints Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7)
Hex Color Code: #0090A8
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 144, 168)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 14.3%, 0.0%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7)?

Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) is #0090A8, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 144, 168).

In the RGB color model, Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) has a red value of 0, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 14.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 32.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) has a hue of 188.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) is cool or warm?

The color Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7)?

Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) 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 23 puts PPG Paints Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) 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


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 144, 168)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
14.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(188.57deg, 100.0 %, 32.9 %)

Hue
188.57°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
32.94 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 92, 155)
Red
38 (14.9%)
Yellow
92 (36.1%)
Blue
155 (60.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
188.57°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 188.57°

W: 0.00 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 17.04

Y : 22.77

Z : 40.54

YXY

Y1 : 22.77

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 43.53%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 22.8 %

Munsell Color System

10BG 5.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 54.84

A : -23.4

B : -21.75

CIE-Lch

L : 54.84

C : 31.95

H : 222.91

CIE-Luv

L : 54.84

U : -39.86

V : -29.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.72

A : -19.77

B : -16.97






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) (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.



#0093AF
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ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 9.31 (90.7% similar)
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Dark Cyan
ΔE - 9.67 (90.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to Pantone PMS


#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#008CA0
PANTONE 2230 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#0093B2
PANTONE 632 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


RAL Design


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to RAL Design


#00889F
RAL 220 50 40 - Toy Blue
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#00849D
RAL 230 50 30 - Zircon Blue
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#399BB4
RAL 230 60 30 - Sports Blue
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#0084A0
RAL 230 50 35 - Lagoon Blue
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to RAL Classic


#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


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#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)





Paint similar to Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) (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


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to PPG Paints




Benjamin Moore


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to Benjamin Moore


#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
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Pacific Palisades (762)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Behr


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to Behr


#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
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Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#408E99
Prophetic Sea (MQ6-34)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#008E9A
Bella Vista (P470-6)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Valspar


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to Valspar


#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#0189AC
Blue to the Bone (V031-3)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) to Sherwin Williams


#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#01819E
Blue Mosque (SW 6789)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
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Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% 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


PPG Paints Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) - #0090A8 Color Images and Patterns


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