PPG Paints Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) Paint Color

What color is Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7)?

Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) is #0072B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 114, 181).

In the RGB color model, Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) has a red value of 0, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 37.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 35.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.

Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) is cool or warm?

The color Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7)?

Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 15 puts PPG Paints Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) 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.