Glidden Aqua Blue
PPG1151-5 · #5E97A9 · LRV 27.4
Compare with other brands: PPG Aqua Blue is a 99% matchAqua Blue (PPG1151-5) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 27.4 (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 Aqua Blue (99% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Aqua Blue in other brands?
PPG: Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5), 99%; Valspar: My Skiff (V104-4), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Manitou Blue (SW 6501), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Manitou Blue (HGSW6501), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Toile (748), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Aegean Sea (DE5788), 93%; Behr: Yacht Blue (S490-4), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 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 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.