PPG Paints Overcast (PPG1242-4) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Overcast (PPG1242-4) |
| Hex Color Code: | #73A3D0 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(115, 163, 208) |
| CMYK Values*: | 44.7%, 21.6%, 0.0%, 18.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Overcast (PPG1242-4)?
Overcast (PPG1242-4) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Overcast (PPG1242-4) is #73A3D0, and the RGB color code is RGB(115, 163, 208).
In the RGB color model, Overcast (PPG1242-4) has a red value of 115, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.7% cyan, 21.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 209° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Overcast (PPG1242-4) has a hue of 209° (degrees), 44.7 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.
Overcast (PPG1242-4) is cool or warm?
The color Overcast (PPG1242-4) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Overcast (PPG1242-4)?
Overcast (PPG1242-4) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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.
Dark Color
Overcast (PPG1242-4)
Light Color
Compare LRV 34 of Overcast (PPG1242-4) 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 34 puts PPG Paints Overcast (PPG1242-4) 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
Overcast (PPG1242-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(115, 163, 208)
Red
115 (45.1%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
44.71%
Magenta
21.63%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%
HSL
HSL(209.03deg, 49.7 %, 63.3 %)
Hue
209.03°
Saturation
49.73 %.
Lightness
63.33 %.
RYB
RYB(27, 43, 90)
Red
27 (10.8%)
Yellow
43 (16.9%)
Blue
90 (35.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
209.03°
Saturation
44.71 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.
HWB
H: 209.03°
W: 45.10 %
B: 18.43 %
XYZ
X : 31.55
Y : 34.39
Z : 64.65
YXY
Y1 : 34.39
X : 0.24
Y2 : 0.26
CMY
C : 54.90%
M : 36.08%
Y : 18.43%
LRV
~ 34.4 %
Munsell Color System
0.7PB 6.4/6.3
CIE-Lab
L : 65.27
A : -4.11
B : -27.97
CIE-Lch
L : 65.27
C : 28.27
H : 261.64
CIE-Luv
L : 65.27
U : -23.43
V : -43.13
Hunter-Lab
L : 58.65
A : -6.59
B : -24.31
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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Pantone PMS
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RAL Design
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Color Combinations
View more PPG Paints Overcast (PPG1242-4) - #73A3D0 color palettes and coordinating colors
2B567F
3870A5
4D8AC3
73A3D0
99BCDD
BFD5EA
E6EEF6
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.
73D0A0
73D0CF
73A3D0
7374D0
A073D0
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.
73A3D0
D073A3
A3D073
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
73A3D0
CE73D0
D0A073
75D073
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
73A3D0
81ACD5
8FB5D9
9DBFDE
ABC8E3
B9D1E8
C7DAEC
D5E3F1
E3EDF6
F1F6FA
FFFFFF
73A3D0
6893BB
5C82A6
507292
45627D
3A5268
2E4153
22313E
17212A
0B1015
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
PPG Paints Overcast (PPG1242-4) - #73A3D0 Color Images and Patterns
