Glidden

Biscay Bay

PPG1234-5

Color Codes

HEX
#4FB3B3
RGB Decimal
79, 179, 179
RGB Percent
31.0%, 70.2%, 70.2%
HSL
180.0, 39.7%, 50.6%
HSV
180.0, 55.9%, 70.2%
CMYK
55.9%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 29.8%
YIQ
149.1, -59.6, -21.1
XYZ
27.48, 37.16, 48.37
CIE Lab
67.39, -28.83, -8.82
CIE Luv
67.39, -41.40, -8.94
Hunter Lab
60.96, -23.67, -8.35
Decimal
5223347

Biscay Bay in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Glidden Biscay Bay under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Glidden Biscay Bay under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

180°

Cyan Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

40%

Moderate

LRV

61.9
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes