Glidden Chalky Blue
PPG1153-5 · #7B8F99 · LRV ~26.2
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Chalky Blue (~100% proximity)Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) is a dark blue from Glidden with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.2 (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 Chalky Blue (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Chalky Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
26.2 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1153-5
HEX
#7B8F99
RGB
123, 143, 153
HSL
200°, 13%, 54%
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Chalky Blue FAQ
What undertone does Chalky Blue have?
Chalky Blue is a dark blue with a moderate 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 Chalky Blue?
Chalky Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Chalky Blue in other brands?
PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Cottage Door (8004-38E), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Poolhouse (SW 7603), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), ~94% proximity; Behr: Norwegian Blue (N470-5), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), ~92% 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 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.