Glidden Zen
PPG1040-1 · #CFD9DE · LRV ~68.2
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (~99% proximity)Zen (PPG1040-1) is a light cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 68.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Zen in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
68.2 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1040-1
HEX
#CFD9DE
RGB
207, 217, 222
HSL
200°, 19%, 84%
Family
Colors similar to Zen in Glidden
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Zen FAQ
What undertone does Zen have?
Zen is a light cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Zen?
Zen has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 68.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Zen in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hinting Blue (SW 6519), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hinting Blue (HGSW6519), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Catalyst Gray (T652), ~99% proximity; PPG: Tradewinds (PPG10-27), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Beacon Gray (2128-60), ~98% proximity; Behr: Pale Cornflower (S520-1), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Borrowed Light (No. 235), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Shiny Nickel (DE6338), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Zen?
The HEX code of Zen (PPG1040-1) is #CFD9DE, RGB 207, 217, 222. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.