Glidden Always Blue
PPG1156-3 · #A2BACB · LRV ~47.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Always Blue (~99% proximity)Always Blue (PPG1156-3) is a mid-tone blue from Glidden with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 47.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Always Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Always Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
47.1 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
Green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1156-3
HEX
#A2BACB
RGB
162, 186, 203
HSL
205°, 28%, 72%
Family
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Always Blue FAQ
What undertone does Always Blue have?
Always Blue is a mid-tone blue with a strong 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 Always Blue?
Always Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 47.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Always Blue in other brands?
PPG: Always Blue (PPG1156-3), ~99% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Country Air (DET581), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Glacier Mist (4005-3B), ~96% proximity; Behr: Partly Cloudy (S500-3), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Glace Bay (CC-814), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Respite (SW 6514), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Respite (HGSW6514), ~93% 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 Always Blue?
The HEX code of Always Blue (PPG1156-3) is #A2BACB, RGB 162, 186, 203. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.