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Glidden Soothing Sapphire

PPG10-09 · #48545D · LRV 8.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Soothing Sapphire is a 99% match

Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09) is a deep blue from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 8.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Soothing Sapphire (99% match).

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LRV

8.5 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG10-09

HEX

#48545D

RGB

72, 84, 93

HSL

206°, 13%, 32%

Family

Blues

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Soothing Sapphire FAQ

What undertone does Soothing Sapphire have?

Soothing Sapphire has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Soothing Sapphire?

Soothing Sapphire has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Soothing Sapphire in other brands?

PPG: Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09), 99%; Behr: Midnight Blue (N480-7), 97%; Valspar: Plot Twist (8006-8F), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Good Night! (DET598), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Brush Blue (CW-675), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Mineral Gray (SW 2740), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Soothing Sapphire?

The HEX code of Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09) is #48545D, RGB 72, 84, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.