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PPG Paints Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)
Hex Color Code: #ADC0D6
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 192, 214)
CMYK Values*: 19.2%, 10.3%, 0.0%, 16.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)?

Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is #ADC0D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 192, 214).

In the RGB color model, Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has a red value of 173, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.2% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.2° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 75.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has a hue of 212.2° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3)?

Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) has an LRV of nearly 51. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 Thistle (PPG1162-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) 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 51 puts PPG Paints Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) paint color in the medium 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 Thistle (PPG1162-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 192, 214)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
192 (75.3%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.16%
Magenta
10.28%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(212.2deg, 33.3 %, 75.9 %)

Hue
212.2°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
75.88 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 37, 53)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
37 (14.5%)
Blue
53 (20.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
212.2°
Saturation
19.16 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 212.2°

W: 67.84 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 48.22

Y : 51.44

Z : 71.01

YXY

Y1 : 51.44

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 24.71%

Y : 16.08%


LRV

~ 51.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.5B 7.6/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 76.94

A : -1.84

B : -13.19

CIE-Lch

L : 76.94

C : 13.32

H : 262.06

CIE-Luv

L : 76.94

U : -11.09

V : -20.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.72

A : -5.5

B : -8.49






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) (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.



#B0C4DE
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ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to Pantone PMS


#A7BCD6
PANTONE 651 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 2127 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 537 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#B1C9E8
PANTONE 658 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to British Standard 4800


#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) (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 Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to PPG Paints


#ABBED0
Rendezvous (PPG1160-3)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
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Sailor Boy (PPG1164-4)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
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Everlasting (PPG1161-3)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to Valspar


#AFBFD3
Penelope (8003-46B)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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Promise (4005-7C)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#B0C6DF
Afternoon Sky (DE 5877)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
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Misted Eve (DE 5884)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A3B9CD
Northern Pond (DE 5870)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#BDCFEA
Maritime (DET 588)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)





Behr


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to Behr


#A4BBD3
Perennial Blue (M530-3)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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Elevated (S530-2)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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Eternal Elegance (M540-3)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to Benjamin Moore


#B4C5D7
Airway (828)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
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Sunrise (829)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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Blue Ice (821)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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Sapphire Ice (808)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) to Sherwin Williams


#B2C8D8
Blissful Blue (SW 6527)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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Windy Blue (SW 6240)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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Wondrous Blue (SW 6807)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
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Agapanthus (SW 9066)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% 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 Thistle (PPG1162-3) - #ADC0D6 Color Images and Patterns


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