PPG Paints Blue By You (PPG1035-3) Paint Color

What color is Blue By You (PPG1035-3)?

Blue By You (PPG1035-3) color belongs to the Aqua color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue By You (PPG1035-3) is #A0B7BA, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 183, 186).

In the RGB color model, Blue By You (PPG1035-3) has a red value of 160, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 186.9° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue By You (PPG1035-3) has a hue of 186.9° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.

Blue By You (PPG1035-3) is cool or warm?

The color Blue By You (PPG1035-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue By You (PPG1035-3)?

Blue By You (PPG1035-3) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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 45 puts PPG Paints Blue By You (PPG1035-3) 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.