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Glidden Palmetto

PPG1146-5 · #6D9A9B · LRV 28.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Palmetto is a 99% match

Palmetto (PPG1146-5) is a dark blue from Glidden with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 28.7 (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 Palmetto (99% match).

Compare Palmetto with other brands

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LRV

28.7 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1146-5

HEX

#6D9A9B

RGB

109, 154, 155

HSL

181°, 19%, 52%

Family

Blues

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Palmetto FAQ

What undertone does Palmetto have?

Palmetto is a dark blue with a strong blue-green undertone. 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 Palmetto?

Palmetto has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.7 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 Palmetto in other brands?

PPG: Palmetto (PPG1146-5), 99%; Valspar: Ship Shape (V102-5), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Azure Water (677), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Peacock Plume (SW 0020), 93%; Behr: Tower Bridge (S440-4), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Tranquil Seashore (DET542), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cloudburst (HGSW6487), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 85%. 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 Palmetto?

The HEX code of Palmetto (PPG1146-5) is #6D9A9B, RGB 109, 154, 155. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.