Glidden Blue Beads
PPG1160-5 · #5A809E · LRV 20.1
Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Beads is a 98% matchBlue Beads (PPG1160-5) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 20.1 (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 Blue Beads (98% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Blue Beads in other brands?
PPG: Blue Beads (PPG1160-5), 98%; Behr: Glass Sapphire (PPU14-2), 95%; Valspar: Flattering Blue (T612), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Nose (1678), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Bay View (DE5886), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (SW 6522), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (HGSW6522), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 86%. 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 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.