Glidden Blue Calypso
PPG1235-5 · #55A7B6 · LRV 32.9
Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Calypso is a 96% matchBlue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is a mid-tone blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 32.9 (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 Calypso (96% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Blue Calypso in other brands?
PPG: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), 96%; Behr: Explorer Blue (M470-5), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Santa Clara (753), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (SW 6774), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (HGSW6774), 95%; Valspar: Sea Serenade (5002-8A), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Gulf Stream (DE5759), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 73%. 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 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.