PPG Paints Congo Green (PPG1229-6) Paint Color

What color is Congo Green (PPG1229-6)?

Congo Green (PPG1229-6) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Congo Green (PPG1229-6) is #00A483, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 164, 131).

In the RGB color model, Congo Green (PPG1229-6) has a red value of 0, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 20.1% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 167.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 32.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Congo Green (PPG1229-6) has a hue of 167.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.

Congo Green (PPG1229-6) is cool or warm?

The color Congo Green (PPG1229-6) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Congo Green (PPG1229-6)?

Congo Green (PPG1229-6) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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 28 puts PPG Paints Congo Green (PPG1229-6) 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.