PPG Paints Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) Paint Color

What color is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5)?

Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) is #7B8F99, and the RGB color code is RGB(123, 143, 153).

In the RGB color model, Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) has a red value of 123, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.6% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.

Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) is cool or warm?

The color Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5)?

Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 26 puts PPG Paints Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) 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.