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PPG Paints Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1)
Hex Color Code: #DDE4E8
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 228, 232)
CMYK Values*: 4.7%, 1.7%, 0.0%, 9.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1)?

Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) is #DDE4E8, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 228, 232).

In the RGB color model, Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) has a red value of 221, a green value of 228, and a blue value of 232. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.7% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation, and 88.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) has a hue of 201.8° (degrees), 4.7 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) is cool or warm?

The color Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1)?

Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) has an LRV of nearly 77. 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.



Dark Color

Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 77 of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) 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 77 puts PPG Paints Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 228, 232)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
228 (89.4%)
Blue
232 (91.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.74%
Magenta
1.72%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.02%

HSL

HSL(201.82deg, 19.3 %, 88.8 %)

Hue
201.82°
Saturation
19.30 %.
Lightness
88.82 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 22, 21)
Red
9 (3.5%)
Yellow
22 (8.8%)
Blue
21 (8.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.82°
Saturation
4.74 %.
Brightness / Value
90.98 %.

HWB

H: 201.82°

W: 86.67 %

B: 9.02 %

XYZ

X : 72.13

Y : 76.69

Z : 87.34

YXY

Y1 : 76.69

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 10.59%

Y : 9.02%


LRV

~ 76.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.1B 8.9/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 90.18

A : -1.59

B : -2.77

CIE-Lch

L : 90.18

C : 3.2

H : 240.07

CIE-Luv

L : 90.18

U : -4.08

V : -3.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.57

A : -6.22

B : 2.16






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) (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.



#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#E5E4E2
Platinum
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#F2F3F4
Anti-flash white
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to Pantone PMS


#DDE5ED
PANTONE 656 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#D9E1E2
PANTONE 7541 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#E6EEEC
PANTONE 9062 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#D1E2EC
PANTONE 9420 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to British Standard 4800


#E5E5E5
BS 22-C-33 - Soft Purple
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to RAL Classic


#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) (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


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#DDE8ED
Polar Ice (DE 5798)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#E1E3E4
Cold Wind (DE 6351)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#DBE9ED
Sidewalk Chalk (DE 5791)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#D9E6E8
Smoke and Mirrors (DE 5770)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to Benjamin Moore


#DEE2E3
Whirlpool (1436)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#DFE2E3
Full Moon (2119-70)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#DDE1E1
Mineral Ice (2132-70)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#E1E2E5
Heaven (2118-70)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to Sherwin Williams


#DBDFE0
Icicle (SW 6238)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#E1E6E6
Rarified Air (SW 6525)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#DCE7E8
Sky High (SW 6504)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#E0E3E2
Clean Slate (SW 9621)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)





PPG Paints


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to PPG Paints


#E8ECEE
Windswept (PPG1164-1)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#DAE6E9
Airy (PPG1238-1)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#E5E7E8
Silent Delight (PPG1171-1)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#D9DCDD
Spring Thaw (PPG1013-2)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to Behr


#DDE7E8
Blue Bird Day (BL-W03)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#DBDDDF
Script White (N540-1)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#E6E9E9
Swirling Water (PR-W10)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#D7E3E5
Era (MQ3-56)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Valspar


Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) to Valspar


#E1E3E3
Gentle Gray (T651)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#DFE1E1
Prudence (7004-13)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#D9E6E9
Bare Minimum (T643)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#DDE8E8
Gray Opal (7004-6)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% 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 Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) - #DDE4E8 Color Images and Patterns


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