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PPG Paints Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3)
Hex Color Code: #A3BBCD
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 187, 205)
CMYK Values*: 20.5%, 8.8%, 0.0%, 19.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3)?

Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) is #A3BBCD, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 187, 205).

In the RGB color model, Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) has a red value of 163, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 205. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.5% cyan, 8.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 29.6 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 20.5 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) is cool or warm?

The color Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3)?

Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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

Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) 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 48 puts PPG Paints Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) 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


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 187, 205)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
205 (80.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.49%
Magenta
8.78%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(205.71deg, 29.6 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
29.58 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(24, 44, 59)
Red
24 (9.5%)
Yellow
44 (17.4%)
Blue
59 (23.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
20.49 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 205.71°

W: 63.92 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 43.89

Y : 47.73

Z : 64.66

YXY

Y1 : 47.73

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 26.67%

Y : 19.61%


LRV

~ 47.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.3B 7.3/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 74.66

A : -4.29

B : -11.8

CIE-Lch

L : 74.66

C : 12.55

H : 250.04

CIE-Luv

L : 74.66

U : -13.37

V : -17.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.09

A : -7.51

B : -7.12






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) (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.



#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#B0C4DE
Light Steel Blue
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#9BC4E2
Pale Cerulean
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#8BA8B7
Pewter Blue
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to Pantone PMS


#A6BBC8
PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#9BB8D3
PANTONE 644 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#A7BCD6
PANTONE 651 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#A4C8E1
PANTONE 543 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)


RAL Design


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#A3B9CD
Northern Pond (DE 5870)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#9FB6C6
Country Air (DET 581)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#9EBBCD
Anchors Away (DE 5814)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#A8BFCC
Peace River (DE 5800)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to Benjamin Moore


#A1BFD5
Sapphire Ice (808)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#ABC1CC
Serenata (AF-535)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#ADC6D4
Sea View (836)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A5B7CD
Sunrise (829)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to PPG Paints


#ABBED0
Rendezvous (PPG1160-3)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#A8C0CE
Graceful (PPG1152-3)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#A4C3D7
Blue Bows (PPG1158-3)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#A1BED9
Everlasting (PPG1161-3)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)





Valspar


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to Valspar


#A8C3D8
Novella Blue (4004-5B)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#AFBFD3
Penelope (8003-46B)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#99C1DD
Breezy (4007-7C)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#A6C4D0
Drenched (T632)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to Behr


#A4BBD3
Perennial Blue (M530-3)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#99BDD2
Gentle Sky (PPU14-11)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#AEC7DB
Caspian Tide (PPU14-13)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#AFC9DC
Life At Sea (M510-2)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) to Sherwin Williams


#AABAC6
Windy Blue (SW 6240)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#97B4C3
Respite (SW 6514)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B2C8D8
Blissful Blue (SW 6527)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B2C7D3
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more PPG Paints Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) - #A3BBCD color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) - #A3BBCD Color Images and Patterns


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