Glidden Aqua Blue
PPG1151-5 · #5E97A9 · LRV ~27.4
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Aqua Blue (~99% proximity)Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.4 (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 Aqua Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Aqua Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
27.4 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1151-5
HEX
#5E97A9
RGB
94, 151, 169
HSL
194°, 30%, 52%
Family
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Aqua Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Aqua Blue?
Aqua Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.4 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 Aqua Blue in other brands?
PPG: Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5), ~99% proximity; Valspar: My Skiff (V104-4), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Manitou Blue (SW 6501), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Manitou Blue (HGSW6501), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Toile (748), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Aegean Sea (DE5788), ~93% proximity; Behr: Yacht Blue (S490-4), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~86% 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 Aqua Blue?
The HEX code of Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) is #5E97A9, RGB 94, 151, 169. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.