PPG Paints Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) Paint Color

What color is Walden Pond (PPG1159-4)?

Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) is #789BB6, and the RGB color code is RGB(120, 155, 182).

In the RGB color model, Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) has a red value of 120, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.1% cyan, 14.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.1° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) has a hue of 206.1° (degrees), 34.1 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.

Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) is cool or warm?

The color Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Walden Pond (PPG1159-4)?

Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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.

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 31 puts PPG Paints Walden Pond (PPG1159-4) 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.