PPG Paints How Handsome 1040-4 paint color swatch — hex #A0AEB8, LRV 41Color shown is a digital approximation. Always test a physical sample.
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How Handsome

1040-4 by PPG Paints

Hex #A0AEB8 · LRV 41 · cool blue

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About How Handsome

How Handsome is a serene, medium-light blue with cool undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 41 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.

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Color Specifications

Name
How Handsome
Code
1040-4
Hex
#A0AEB8
RGB
160, 174, 184
HSL
205, 14%, 67%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 28Approximate — screen to print
Lab
70.3, -2.8, -6.8
CSS
--ppg-paints-how-handsome
LRV
41 (Medium Light)
0 · Dark100 · Light
Undertone
Cool
Temperature
cool
Family
blue
Interior
Yes
Exterior
Yes
Finishes
flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
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