PPG Paints Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) Paint Color

What color is Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5)?

Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) color belongs to the Aqua color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) is #4FB3B3, and the RGB color code is RGB(79, 179, 179).

In the RGB color model, Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) has a red value of 79, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 55.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 55.9 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.

Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) is cool or warm?

The color Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5)?

Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) has an LRV of nearly 37. 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 37 puts PPG Paints Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5) 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.