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Glidden Elusive Blue

PPG1163-1 · #DDE4E8 · LRV 76.7

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Pearl City is a 99% match

Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) is a cool off-white from Glidden with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 76.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Pearl City (99% match).

Compare Elusive Blue with other brands

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LRV

76.7 · Light

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1163-1

HEX

#DDE4E8

RGB

221, 228, 232

HSL

202°, 19%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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Elusive Blue FAQ

What undertone does Elusive Blue have?

Elusive Blue is a cool off-white with a subtle blue undertone. 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 Elusive Blue?

Elusive Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Elusive Blue in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Pearl City (DE5819), 99%; PPG: Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Seattle Gray (2130-70), 98%; Valspar: Horizon Gray (T642), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Silent Ripple (SW 9682), 97%; Behr: Mainsail (MQ3-26), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Icicle (HGSW6238), 95%. 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 Elusive Blue?

The HEX code of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) is #DDE4E8, RGB 221, 228, 232. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.