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PPG Paints Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7)
Hex Color Code: #0072B5
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 114, 181)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 37.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) color - its meaning and example


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.



Dark Color

Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) with dark and light Color




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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 114, 181)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
37.02%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(202.21deg, 100.0 %, 35.5 %)

Hue
202.21°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
35.49 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 78, 174)
Red
41 (16.0%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.21°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 202.21°

W: 0.00 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 14.36

Y : 15.37

Z : 45.93

YXY

Y1 : 15.37

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 55.29%

Y : 29.02%


LRV

~ 15.4 %

Munsell Color System

5B 4.0/14

CIE-Lab

L : 46.14

A : -1.55

B : -42.86

CIE-Lch

L : 46.14

C : 42.88

H : 267.93

CIE-Luv

L : 46.14

U : -28.65

V : -64.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.21

A : -3.24

B : -42.01






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#2072AF
Bice Blue
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#0072BB
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ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#007BB8
Star Command Blue
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#0067A5
Medium Persian Blue
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to Pantone PMS


#2774AE
PANTONE 2383 C
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#006CB0
PANTONE 3553 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#006CAA
PANTONE 10273 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#006BA6
PANTONE 307 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to British Standard 4800


#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to RAL Classic


#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)


Pantone TPX


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#0077BE
Ocean Boat Blue
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#0079BF
Trello Blue
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#0071C5
Intel Blue
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#0071CE
Walmart Blue
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)





Paint similar to Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to PPG Paints


#1C70AD
Planetarium (PPG1242-6)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#1D78AB
North Sea (PPG1239-6)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#356FAD
Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#0477B4
Americana (DE 5845)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#186DB6
Beautiful Blue (DEA 136)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#296A9D
The Blues (DE 5859)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#3377A2
Surf's Up (DET 583)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to Sherwin Williams


#016EA7
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#015F97
Hyper Blue (SW 6965)
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)





Valspar


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to Valspar


#0178B6
Cosmic Blue (4008-10C)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#0169A7
Peek-A-Boo Blue (4007-10C)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#016CA0
Blue on Blue (V034-3)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#0178AA
Blue Lobster (V033-3)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to Benjamin Moore


#2474A3
Blue Macaw (784)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#1369A7
Paddington Blue (791)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#006EA1
Seaport Blue (2060-30)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#3D74AC
Athens Blue (797)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) to Behr


#0079B3
Deep River (P500-6)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#366FA6
Mega Blue (P520-6)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#2B6BAA
Electric Blue (MQ4-24)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#156A9B
Cosmic Cobalt (P500-7)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


PPG Paints Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) - #0072B5 Color Images and Patterns


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