PPG Paints Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) Paint Color

What color is Blue Beard (PPG1042-4)?

Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) is #ABB5C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(171, 181, 196).

In the RGB color model, Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) has a red value of 171, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.8% cyan, 7.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 216° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation, and 72.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) has a hue of 216° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.

Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Beard (PPG1042-4)?

Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 46 puts PPG Paints Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) paint color in the medium 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.