Glidden Alaskan Blue
PPG1162-4 · #7E9EC2 · LRV 32.8
Compare with other brands: PPG Alaskan Blue is a 98% matchAlaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) is a mid-tone blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 32.8 (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 Alaskan Blue (98% match).
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LRV
32.8 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1162-4
HEX
#7E9EC2
RGB
126, 158, 194
HSL
212°, 36%, 63%
Family
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Alaskan Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Alaskan Blue?
Alaskan Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.8 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 Alaskan Blue in other brands?
PPG: Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4), 98%; Behr: Washed Denim (M530-4), 96%; Valspar: Paradise Found (8002-45D), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (SW 6809), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Ocean City (DE5879), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Steel Blue (823), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 88%. 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 Alaskan Blue?
The HEX code of Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4) is #7E9EC2, RGB 126, 158, 194. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.