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Glidden Blue Zephyr

PPG1042-6 · #5B6676 · LRV ~13

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blue Zephyr (~98% proximity)

Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6) is a dark blue from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Blue Zephyr (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Blue Zephyr in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Blue Zephyr?

Blue Zephyr has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Blue Zephyr in other brands?

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