Glidden Brilliant Blue
PPG1161-7 · #234E86 · LRV 7.5
Compare with other brands: Valspar Strong Will is a 98% matchBrilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) is a deep blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Strong Will (98% match).
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LRV
7.5 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1161-7
HEX
#234E86
RGB
35, 78, 134
HSL
214°, 59%, 33%
Family
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Brilliant Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Brilliant Blue?
Brilliant Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Brilliant Blue in other brands?
Valspar: Strong Will (8001-44G), 98%; PPG: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), 96%; Behr: Flashy Sapphire (P520-7), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Dark Royal Blue (2065-20), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Frank Blue (SW 6967), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Follow My Blue Bliss (DEFD52), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honorable Blue (HGSW6811), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 48%. 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 Brilliant Blue?
The HEX code of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) is #234E86, RGB 35, 78, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.