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PPG Paints First Frost (PPG1242-1) Paint Color


Color Name: First Frost (PPG1242-1)
Hex Color Code: #DAE3E9
RGB Color Code: RGB(218, 227, 233)
CMYK Values*: 6.4%, 2.6%, 0.0%, 8.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About First Frost (PPG1242-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is First Frost (PPG1242-1)?

First Frost (PPG1242-1) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for First Frost (PPG1242-1) is #DAE3E9, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 227, 233).

In the RGB color model, First Frost (PPG1242-1) has a red value of 218, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 233. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.4% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation, and 88.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, First Frost (PPG1242-1) has a hue of 204° (degrees), 6.4 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.


First Frost (PPG1242-1) is cool or warm?

The color First Frost (PPG1242-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of First Frost (PPG1242-1)?

First Frost (PPG1242-1) has an LRV of nearly 76. 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

First Frost (PPG1242-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 76 of First Frost (PPG1242-1) 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 76 puts PPG Paints First Frost (PPG1242-1) 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


First Frost (PPG1242-1) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(218, 227, 233)
Red
218 (85.5%)
Green
227 (89.0%)
Blue
233 (91.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.44%
Magenta
2.58%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
8.63%

HSL

HSL(204deg, 25.4 %, 88.4 %)

Hue
204°
Saturation
25.42 %.
Lightness
88.43 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 22, 22)
Red
9 (3.6%)
Yellow
22 (8.4%)
Blue
22 (8.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204°
Saturation
6.44 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.

HWB

H: 204°

W: 85.49 %

B: 8.63 %

XYZ

X : 71.09

Y : 75.73

Z : 87.96

YXY

Y1 : 75.73

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 14.51%

M : 10.98%

Y : 8.63%


LRV

~ 75.7 %

Munsell Color System

1B 8.9/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 89.73

A : -1.88

B : -3.97

CIE-Lch

L : 89.73

C : 4.39

H : 244.71

CIE-Luv

L : 89.73

U : -5.26

V : -5.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.02

A : -6.46

B : 0.98






Similar Colors and Paints



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


RAL Design


First Frost (PPG1242-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of First Frost (PPG1242-1) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


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#DBE2E9
PANTONE 649 C
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 9400 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


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#E5E5E5
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ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#D2D2D2
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ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)


RAL Classic


First Frost (PPG1242-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of First Frost (PPG1242-1) to RAL Classic


#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#C8C8C7
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ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to First Frost (PPG1242-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to First Frost (PPG1242-1) (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.


Valspar


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#DBE3EA
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ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


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#DFE6EA
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ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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Benjamin Moore


First Frost (PPG1242-1) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of First Frost (PPG1242-1) to Benjamin Moore


#E3E9EB
Lily White (2128-70)
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


First Frost (PPG1242-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of First Frost (PPG1242-1) to Sherwin Williams


#DBDFE0
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% 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


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