PPG Paints Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) Paint Color

What color is Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)?

Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) is #2A4B6E, and the RGB color code is RGB(42, 75, 110).

In the RGB color model, Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) has a red value of 42, a green value of 75, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 61.8% cyan, 31.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 56.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.9° (degrees), 44.7 % saturation, and 29.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) has a hue of 210.9° (degrees), 61.8 % saturation and 43.1 % brightness/value.

Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)?

Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a 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 7 puts PPG Paints Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) 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.