PPG Paints Overcast (PPG1242-4) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Overcast (PPG1242-4) |
| Hex Color Code: | #73A3D0 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(115, 163, 208) |
| CMYK Values*: | 44.7%, 21.6%, 0.0%, 18.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Overcast (PPG1242-4)?
Overcast (PPG1242-4) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Overcast (PPG1242-4) is #73A3D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(115, 163, 208).
In the RGB color model, Overcast (PPG1242-4) has a red value of 115, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.7% cyan, 21.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 209° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Overcast (PPG1242-4) has a hue of 209° (degrees), 44.7 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.
Overcast (PPG1242-4) is cool or warm?
The color Overcast (PPG1242-4) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Overcast (PPG1242-4)?
Overcast (PPG1242-4) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Overcast (PPG1242-4)
Light Color
Compare LRV 34 of Overcast (PPG1242-4) 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 34 puts PPG Paints Overcast (PPG1242-4) 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
Overcast (PPG1242-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(115, 163, 208)
Red
115 (45.1%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
44.71%
Magenta
21.63%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%
HSL
HSL(209.03deg, 49.7 %, 63.3 %)
Hue
209.03°
Saturation
49.73 %.
Lightness
63.33 %.
RYB
RYB(27, 43, 90)
Red
27 (10.8%)
Yellow
43 (16.9%)
Blue
90 (35.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
209.03°
Saturation
44.71 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.
HWB
H: 209.03°
W: 45.10 %
B: 18.43 %
XYZ
X : 31.55
Y : 34.39
Z : 64.65
YXY
Y1 : 34.39
X : 0.24
Y2 : 0.26
CMY
C : 54.90%
M : 36.08%
Y : 18.43%
LRV
~ 34.4 %
Munsell Color System
0.7PB 6.4/6.3
CIE-Lab
L : 65.27
A : -4.11
B : -27.97
CIE-Lch
L : 65.27
C : 28.27
H : 261.64
CIE-Luv
L : 65.27
U : -23.43
V : -43.13
Hunter-Lab
L : 58.65
A : -6.59
B : -24.31
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Color Combinations
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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
Overcast (PPG1242-4) - #73A3D0 Color Images and Patterns
