Glidden Smoke Blue
PPG1156-5 · #53778F · LRV ~17
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Smoke Blue (~99% proximity)Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) is a dark blue from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17 (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 Smoke Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Smoke Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
17 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1156-5
HEX
#53778F
RGB
83, 119, 143
HSL
204°, 27%, 44%
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Smoke Blue FAQ
What undertone does Smoke Blue have?
Smoke Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue, 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 Smoke Blue?
Smoke Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17 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 Smoke Blue in other brands?
PPG: Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Goddess of the Nile (V109-5), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Bedford Blue (1679), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (SW 9149), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (HGSW9149), ~95% proximity; Behr: Shipyard (S500-6), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: San Miguel Blue (DET569), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~78% 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 Smoke Blue?
The HEX code of Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5) is #53778F, RGB 83, 119, 143. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.