PPG Paints Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) Paint Color

Color Name
Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5)
Hex Color Code
#8EA7B9
RGB Color Code
RGB(142, 167, 185)
CMYK Values*
23.2%, 9.7%, 0.0%, 27.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) color - its meaning and example

What color is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5)?

Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) is #8EA7B9, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 167, 185).

In the RGB color model, Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) has a red value of 142, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.2% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.1° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) has a hue of 205.1° (degrees), 23.2 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) is cool or warm?

The color Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5)? (For interior and product design)

Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) has an LRV of nearly 36.9. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5)
LRV 36.9
Light Color

Compare LRV 36.9 of Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) 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 36.9 puts PPG Paints Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) paint color in the darker 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

Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #8EA7B9
Hex triplet
#8EA7B9
Red
8E
Green
A7
Blue
B9
RGBA / RGB rgb(142, 167, 185)
Red
142 (55.7%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
185 (72.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
23.24%
Magenta
9.73%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.45%
HSL hsl(205.12deg, 23.5 %, 64.1 %)
Hue
205.12°
Saturation
23.50 %
Lightness
64.12 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
205.12°
Saturation
23.24 %
Brightness / Value
72.55 %
RYB ryb(35, 59, 77)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
59 (23.3%)
Blue
77 (30.1%)
HWB
Hue
205.12°
Whiteness
55.69 %
Blackness
27.45 %
CMY
Cyan
44.31%
Magenta
34.51%
Yellow
27.45%
XYZ
X
33.73
Y
36.89
Z
51.24
YXY
Y1
36.89
X
0.28
Y2
0.3
CIE-Lab
L
67.2
A
-4.6
B
-12.13
CIE-Lch
L
67.2
C
12.97
H
249.22
CIE-Luv
L
67.2
U
-13.73
V
-17.61
Hunter-Lab
L
60.74
A
-7.16
B
-7.5
Other
LRV
~ 36.9 %
Munsell Color System
3.1B 6.6/2.7

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)

These are the named colors closest to Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) (Paint - PPG Paints), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#8BA8B7 Color Pewter Blue
97.74% match | ΔE 2.26
#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray
97.45% match | ΔE 2.55
#73A9C2 Color Moonstone Blue
93.67% match | ΔE 6.33

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Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

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#8BABC6 Color PANTONE 4149 C
96.73% match | ΔE 3.27
#869CAE Color PANTONE 2163 C
96.61% match | ΔE 3.39
#8BA6C1 Color PANTONE 2156 C
96.56% match | ΔE 3.44
#98A4AE Color PANTONE 7543 C
95.51% match | ΔE 4.49

British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)

These are the real paint colors closest to Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) once it is on a wall.


PPG Paints

Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) to PPG Paints

#8EA7B9 Color Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5)
Paint - PPG Paints
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Valspar

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Sherwin Williams

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Behr

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

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#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)
97.56% match | ΔE 2.44
#90A3A6 Color Sardine (CB8)
93.35% match | ΔE 6.65
#7295A1 Color Stone Blue (86)
91.93% match | ΔE 8.07

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Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#8EA7B9
Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5)
#B9A08E
Pale Taupe*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of PPG Paints Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) - #8EA7B9?

Color that best contrast with PPG Paints Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) - #8EA7B9 is #B9A08E, color name is Pale Taupe*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments PPG Paints Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) - #8EA7B9?

Complementary or Opposite color for PPG Paints Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) - #8EA7B9 is #B9A08E, color name is Pale Taupe*.

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