Glidden Blue Beads
PPG1160-5 · #5A809E · LRV ~20.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blue Beads (~98% proximity)Blue Beads (PPG1160-5) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.1 (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 Blue Beads (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Beads in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
20.1 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1160-5
HEX
#5A809E
RGB
90, 128, 158
HSL
206°, 27%, 49%
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Blue Beads FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Beads?
Blue Beads has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.1 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 Blue Beads in other brands?
PPG: Blue Beads (PPG1160-5), ~98% proximity; Behr: Glass Sapphire (PPU14-2), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Flattering Blue (T612), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Nose (1678), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bay View (DE5886), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (SW 6522), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (HGSW6522), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~86% 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 Blue Beads?
The HEX code of Blue Beads (PPG1160-5) is #5A809E, RGB 90, 128, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.