PPG Paints Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) Paint Color

What color is Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)?

Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is #ADC0D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 192, 214).

In the RGB color model, Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has a red value of 173, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.2% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.2° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 75.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has a hue of 212.2° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.

Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)?

Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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 51 puts PPG Paints Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) 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.