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PPG Paints Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Willow (PPG1145-4)
Hex Color Code: #A8BBBA
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 187, 186)
CMYK Values*: 10.2%, 0.0%, 0.5%, 26.7%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4)?

Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) is #A8BBBA, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 187, 186).

In the RGB color model, Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) has a red value of 168, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.5% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 176.8° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) has a hue of 176.8° (degrees), 10.2 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4)?

Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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 Willow (PPG1145-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) 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 47 puts PPG Paints Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) 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 Willow (PPG1145-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 187, 186)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
186 (72.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.16%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.53%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(176.84deg, 12.3 %, 69.6 %)

Hue
176.84°
Saturation
12.26 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 59, 57)
Red
28 (11.2%)
Yellow
59 (23.3%)
Blue
57 (22.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
176.84°
Saturation
10.16 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 176.84°

W: 65.88 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 42.78

Y : 47.41

Z : 53.35

YXY

Y1 : 47.41

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 26.67%

Y : 27.06%


LRV

~ 47.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.4G 7.3/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 74.45

A : -6.69

B : -1.72

CIE-Lch

L : 74.45

C : 6.91

H : 194.43

CIE-Luv

L : 74.45

U : -10.27

V : -1.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.86

A : -9.59

B : 2.26






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) (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.



#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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Zinc
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to Pantone PMS


#B1C0BC
PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#A4BEBA
PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#9BB9B6
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#A9B9B5
Bidwell Blue (DET 551)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B6C5C1
Blustery Wind (DE 6304)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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Blue Spruce (DE 5772)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B6CACA
Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to Benjamin Moore


#A4BBB6
Rhine River (689)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B3BEB9
Beach Glass (1564)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#ADC3C8
Soft Chinchilla (2135-50)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B1C7CB
Blue Porcelain (1641)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to Sherwin Williams


#A0BBB8
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#A3C0BD
Aquaverde (SW 9051)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#ADBBB2
Quietude (SW 6212)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)





Valspar


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to Valspar


#B3C6C2
Misty Dreams (V100-3)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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Wild Life (8003-38C)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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Bleu Clair (M316)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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Botanical Bliss (V101-3)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to Behr


#A5B4AE
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#A2C1C0
Aspiring Blue (S440-3)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Garden Twilight (S430-3)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) to PPG Paints


#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A0C0BF
Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#A2B5AB
Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#B7CCC7
Sea Sprite (PPG1143-3)
ΔE - 4.71 (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 Willow (PPG1145-4) - #A8BBBA Color Images and Patterns


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