PPG Paints Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) Paint Color

What color is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4)?

Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) is #A8BBBA, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 187, 186).

In the RGB color model, Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) has a red value of 168, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.5% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 176.8° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) has a hue of 176.8° (degrees), 10.2 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.

Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4)?

Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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 47 puts PPG Paints Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) 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.