PPG Paints Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) Paint Color

What color is Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2)?

Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) is #CFE4EE, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 228, 238).

In the RGB color model, Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) has a red value of 207, a green value of 228, and a blue value of 238. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.0% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 6.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.4° (degrees), 47.7 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) has a hue of 199.4° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation and 93.3 % brightness/value.

Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) is cool or warm?

The color Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2)?

Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) has an LRV of nearly 75. By LRV value, it is a 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 75 puts PPG Paints Diamond Blue (PPG1237-2) paint color in the lighter 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.