PPG Paints Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) Paint Color

What color is Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5)?

Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) is #53778F, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 119, 143).

In the RGB color model, Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) has a red value of 83, a green value of 119, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 42.0% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204° (degrees), 26.5 % saturation, and 44.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) has a hue of 204° (degrees), 42.0 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) is cool or warm?

The color Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5)?

Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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.

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 17 puts PPG Paints Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) 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.