PPG Paints Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) Paint Color

What color is Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4)?

Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) is #7E9EC2, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 158, 194).

In the RGB color model, Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) has a red value of 126, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 194. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 35.1% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.8° (degrees), 35.8 % saturation, and 62.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) has a hue of 211.8° (degrees), 35.1 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.

Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) is cool or warm?

The color Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4)?

Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) has an LRV of nearly 33. 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.

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 33 puts PPG Paints Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) 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.