PPG Paints Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) Paint Color

What color is Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)?

Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) is #ADD0E0, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 208, 224).

In the RGB color model, Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) has a red value of 173, a green value of 208, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.8% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 45.1 % saturation, and 77.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.

Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) is cool or warm?

The color Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)?

Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) has an LRV of nearly 59. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 59 puts PPG Paints Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) paint color in the medium 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.