Glidden Blue Calypso
PPG1235-5 · #55A7B6 · LRV ~32.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blue Calypso (~96% proximity)Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is a mid-tone blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 32.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Blue Calypso (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Calypso in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
32.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1235-5
HEX
#55A7B6
RGB
85, 167, 182
HSL
189°, 40%, 52%
Family
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Blue Calypso FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Calypso?
Blue Calypso has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.9 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blue Calypso in other brands?
PPG: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), ~96% proximity; Behr: Explorer Blue (M470-5), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Santa Clara (753), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (SW 6774), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (HGSW6774), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Sea Serenade (5002-8A), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Gulf Stream (DE5759), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~73% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Blue Calypso?
The HEX code of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is #55A7B6, RGB 85, 167, 182. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.