Glidden Blue Thistle
PPG1162-3 · #ADC0D6 · LRV 51.4
Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Thistle is a 99% matchBlue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is a mid-tone blue from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 51.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Blue Thistle (99% match).
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LRV
51.4 · Mid-tone
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1162-3
HEX
#ADC0D6
RGB
173, 192, 214
HSL
212°, 33%, 76%
Family
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Blue Thistle FAQ
What undertone does Blue Thistle have?
Blue Thistle has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue. 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 Blue Thistle?
Blue Thistle has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 51.4 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.
What is the closest match to Blue Thistle in other brands?
PPG: Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3), 99%; Valspar: Penelope (8003-46B), 97%; Behr: Perennial Blue (M530-3), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Afternoon Sky (DE5877), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Frozen Canal (CC-908), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (SW 9066), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Agapanthus (HGSW9066), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 90%. 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 Thistle?
The HEX code of Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) is #ADC0D6, RGB 173, 192, 214. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.