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Glidden Chalky Blue

PPG1153-5 · #7B8F99 · LRV 26.2

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Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) is a dark blue from Glidden with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 26.2 (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 Chalky Blue (100% match).

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LRV

26.2 · Dark

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1153-5

HEX

#7B8F99

RGB

123, 143, 153

HSL

200°, 13%, 54%

Family

Blues

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Chalky Blue FAQ

What undertone does Chalky Blue have?

Chalky Blue is a dark blue with a moderate 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 Chalky Blue?

Chalky Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.2 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 Chalky Blue in other brands?

PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620), 99%; Valspar: Cottage Door (8004-38E), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Poolhouse (SW 7603), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), 94%; Behr: Norwegian Blue (N470-5), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), 92%. 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 Chalky Blue?

The HEX code of Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) is #7B8F99, RGB 123, 143, 153. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.