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Glidden Subtle Blue

PPG1152-1 · #D9E3E5 · LRV 75.3

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

Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) is a cool off-white from Glidden with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 75.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Beachcomber (99% match).

Compare Subtle Blue with other brands

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LRV

75.3 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1152-1

HEX

#D9E3E5

RGB

217, 227, 229

HSL

190°, 19%, 87%

Family

Off-whites

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Subtle Blue FAQ

What undertone does Subtle Blue have?

Subtle Blue is a cool off-white with a subtle 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 Subtle Blue?

Subtle Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 75.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Subtle Blue in other brands?

PPG: Beachcomber (PPG1151-1), 99%; Valspar: Ice Rink Blue (4007-5A), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Silver Cloud (2129-70), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Silent Ripple (SW 9682), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Smoke and Mirrors (DE5770), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mountain Air (HGSW6224), 96%; Behr: Etched Glass (MQ3-27), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Borrowed Light (No. 235), 94%. 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 Subtle Blue?

The HEX code of Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) is #D9E3E5, RGB 217, 227, 229. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.