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PPG Paints Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
Hex Color Code: #55A7B6
RGB Color Code: RGB(85, 167, 182)
CMYK Values*: 53.3%, 8.2%, 0.0%, 28.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)?

Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is #55A7B6, and the RGB color code is RGB(85, 167, 182).

In the RGB color model, Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) has a red value of 85, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 53.3% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.3° (degrees), 39.9 % saturation, and 52.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) has a hue of 189.3° (degrees), 53.3 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)?

Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) has an LRV of nearly 33. 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

Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) 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 33 puts PPG Paints Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(85, 167, 182)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
53.30%
Magenta
8.24%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(189.28deg, 39.9 %, 52.4 %)

Hue
189.28°
Saturation
39.92 %.
Lightness
52.35 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 69, 101)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
69 (27.0%)
Blue
101 (39.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
189.28°
Saturation
53.30 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 189.28°

W: 33.33 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 26.01

Y : 32.95

Z : 49.24

YXY

Y1 : 32.95

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 66.67%

M : 34.51%

Y : 28.63%


LRV

~ 32.9 %

Munsell Color System

10BG 6.3/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 64.12

A : -20.72

B : -15.39

CIE-Lch

L : 64.12

C : 25.81

H : 216.59

CIE-Luv

L : 64.12

U : -35.08

V : -20.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.4

A : -19.57

B : -10.69






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) (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.



#5F9EA0
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ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to Pantone PMS


#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#66AEC1
PANTONE 4157 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#72B0BD
PANTONE 2218 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to RAL Design


#5D9AA6
RAL 220 60 20 - Frost Blue
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#5F9CA2
RAL 210 60 20 - Beach Blue
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#009FBD
RAL 230 60 35 - Greek Blue
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) (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


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to PPG Paints




Behr


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to Behr


#57A3B3
Explorer Blue (M470-5)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
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High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to Sherwin Williams


#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
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Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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Fountain (SW 6787)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)





Valspar


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to Valspar


#5F9FAF
Blue Chiffon (V068-4)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to Benjamin Moore


#69A2AB
Bracken Blue (CW-600)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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Blue Lake (2053-40)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
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Atlantis Blue (768)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
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Watson Lake (DE 5766)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
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Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
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Water Baby (DE 5780)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% 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


PPG Paints Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) - #55A7B6 Color Images and Patterns


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