PPG Paints Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) Paint Color

What color is Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)?

Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) is #5868AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(88, 104, 174).

In the RGB color model, Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) has a red value of 88, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.4% cyan, 40.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 228.8° (degrees), 34.7 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) has a hue of 228.8° (degrees), 49.4 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.

Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)?

Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 15 puts PPG Paints Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) 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.