PPG Paints Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) Paint Color

What color is Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3)?

Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) is #D7E0E2, and the RGB color code is RGB(215, 224, 226).

In the RGB color model, Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) has a red value of 215, a green value of 224, and a blue value of 226. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.9% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.9° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation, and 86.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) has a hue of 190.9° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.

Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3)?

Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) has an LRV of nearly 73. 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 73 puts PPG Paints Blue Smoke (PPG1153-3) 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.