PPG Paints Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) Paint Color

What color is Blue Silk (PPG1244-2)?

Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) is #D0DCE8, and the RGB color code is RGB(208, 220, 232).

In the RGB color model, Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) has a red value of 208, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 232. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.3% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 34.3 % saturation, and 86.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.

Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Silk (PPG1244-2)?

Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) has an LRV of nearly 70. By LRV value, it is a 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 70 puts PPG Paints Blue Silk (PPG1244-2) paint color in the lighter 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.