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Glidden Subtle Blue

PPG1152-1 · #D9E3E5 · LRV ~75.3

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Beachcomber (~99% proximity)

Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) is a cool off-white from Glidden with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 75.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Beachcomber (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Subtle Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

75.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Subtle Blue?

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

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

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