Glidden

Obsidian

PPG1035-7

Color Codes

HEX
#445055
RGB Decimal
68, 80, 85
RGB Percent
26.7%, 31.4%, 33.3%
HSL
197.6, 11.1%, 30.0%
HSV
197.6, 20.0%, 33.3%
CMYK
20.0%, 5.9%, 0.0%, 66.7%
YIQ
77.0, -8.8, -1.0
XYZ
6.89, 7.62, 9.70
CIE Lab
33.18, -3.49, -4.53
CIE Luv
33.18, -6.23, -5.18
Hunter Lab
27.61, -2.35, -3.27
Decimal
4477013

Obsidian 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 Obsidian under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Glidden Obsidian under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

198°

Cyan Family

Lightness

30%

Dark

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

30.5
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

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel