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PPG Paints Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)
Hex Color Code: #1C8AC9
RGB Color Code: RGB(28, 138, 201)
CMYK Values*: 86.1%, 31.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)?

Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) is #1C8AC9, and the RGB color code is RGB(28, 138, 201).

In the RGB color model, Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) has a red value of 28, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 86.1% cyan, 31.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 75.5 % saturation, and 44.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 86.1 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) is cool or warm?

The color Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)?

Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) 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 23 puts PPG Paints Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(28, 138, 201)
Red
28 (11.0%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
86.07%
Magenta
31.34%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(201.85deg, 75.5 %, 44.9 %)

Hue
201.85°
Saturation
75.55 %.
Lightness
44.90 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 56, 142)
Red
28 (10.9%)
Yellow
56 (22.1%)
Blue
142 (55.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.85°
Saturation
86.07 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 201.85°

W: 10.98 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 20.11

Y : 22.64

Z : 58.57

YXY

Y1 : 22.64

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 89.02%

M : 45.88%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 22.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.4B 5.3/9.7

CIE-Lab

L : 54.7

A : -6.8

B : -40.76

CIE-Lch

L : 54.7

C : 41.32

H : 260.52

CIE-Luv

L : 54.7

U : -33.85

V : -62.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.58

A : -7.83

B : -39.67






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) (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.



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


Pantone PMS


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to Pantone PMS


#008BCD
PANTONE 3538 C
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#008BCE
PANTONE 2394 C
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
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PANTONE Medium Blue C
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#0085CA
PANTONE Process Blue C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to RAL Classic


#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


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#2287B9
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ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)





Paint similar to Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) (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


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to PPG Paints




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Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to Behr


#008BC4
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ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#3D87BB
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)





Valspar


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to Valspar


#4491C8
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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Blue Burst (4008-10B)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
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Sailor's Sea Blue (2063-40)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Newport Blue (PPG1240-6) to Sherwin Williams


#0192C6
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
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ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% 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


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