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Glidden Blue Zephyr

PPG1042-6 · #5B6676 · LRV 13

Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Zephyr is a 98% match

Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6) is a dark blue from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 13 (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 Blue Zephyr (98% match).

Compare Blue Zephyr with other brands

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LRV

13 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1042-6

HEX

#5B6676

RGB

91, 102, 118

HSL

216°, 13%, 41%

Family

Blues

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Blue Zephyr FAQ

What undertone does Blue Zephyr have?

Blue Zephyr 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 Blue Zephyr?

Blue Zephyr has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13 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 Blue Zephyr in other brands?

PPG: Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Andes Summit (CSP-600), 96%; Behr: Durango Blue (S510-6), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Pencil Lead (DE5922), 95%; Valspar: Pacific Coast (4004-4B), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (SW 6544), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), 92%. 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 Blue Zephyr?

The HEX code of Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6) is #5B6676, RGB 91, 102, 118. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.