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Glidden Prophetic Sea

PPG1042-5 · #818B9C · LRV 25.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Prophetic Sea is a 99% match

Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) is a dark blue from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 25.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Prophetic Sea (99% match).

Compare Prophetic Sea with other brands

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LRV

25.5 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1042-5

HEX

#818B9C

RGB

129, 139, 156

HSL

218°, 12%, 56%

Family

Blues

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Prophetic Sea FAQ

What undertone does Prophetic Sea have?

Prophetic Sea has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Prophetic Sea?

Prophetic Sea has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Prophetic Sea in other brands?

PPG: Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Irises (1440), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Dusty Heather (SW 9073), 95%; Valspar: Wet Seal (T681), 94%; Behr: Camelot (S550-4), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue (HGSW6242), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: London Fog (DE5920), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 86%. 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 Prophetic Sea?

The HEX code of Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5) is #818B9C, RGB 129, 139, 156. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.