PPG Paints Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) Paint Color

What color is Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3)?

Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) is #A3BBCD, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 187, 205).

In the RGB color model, Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) has a red value of 163, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 205. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.5% cyan, 8.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 29.6 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 20.5 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.

Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) is cool or warm?

The color Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3)?

Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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 48 puts PPG Paints Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) 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.