PPG Paints Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) |
| Hex Color Code: | #6E6F82 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(110, 111, 130) |
| CMYK Values*: | 15.4%, 14.6%, 0.0%, 49.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6)?
Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) is #6E6F82, and the RGB color code is RGB(110, 111, 130).
In the RGB color model, Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) has a red value of 110, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 130. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.4% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 49.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 237° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation, and 47.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) has a hue of 237° (degrees), 15.4 % saturation and 51.0 % brightness/value.
Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) is cool or warm?
The color Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6)?
Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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
Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6)
Light Color
Compare LRV 16 of Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) 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 16 puts PPG Paints Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) 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
Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(110, 111, 130)
Red
110 (43.1%)
Green
111 (43.5%)
Blue
130 (51.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
15.38%
Magenta
14.62%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
49.02%
HSL
HSL(237deg, 8.3 %, 47.1 %)
Hue
237°
Saturation
8.33 %.
Lightness
47.06 %.
RYB
RYB(80, 96, 118)
Red
80 (31.5%)
Yellow
96 (37.7%)
Blue
118 (46.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
237°
Saturation
15.38 %.
Brightness / Value
50.98 %.
HWB
H: 237°
W: 43.14 %
B: 49.02 %
XYZ
X : 16.14
Y : 16.3
Z : 23.41
YXY
Y1 : 16.3
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.29
CMY
C : 56.86%
M : 56.47%
Y : 49.02%
LRV
~ 16.3 %
Munsell Color System
5.7PB 4.6/1.9
CIE-Lab
L : 47.36
A : 3.8
B : -10.58
CIE-Lch
L : 47.36
C : 11.24
H : 289.76
CIE-Luv
L : 47.36
U : -1.62
V : -15.4
Hunter-Lab
L : 40.37
A : 0.74
B : -6.13
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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