PPG Paints Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) Paint Color

What color is Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1)?

Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) is #D9E3E5, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 227, 229).

In the RGB color model, Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) has a red value of 217, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 229. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.2% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation, and 87.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) has a hue of 190° (degrees), 5.2 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.

Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) is cool or warm?

The color Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1)?

Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) has an LRV of nearly 75. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 75 puts PPG Paints Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) paint color in the lighter 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.