Glidden Ariel
PPG1237-3 · #AED7EA · LRV 63.5
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Little Boy Blue is a 99% matchAriel (PPG1237-3) is a light blue from Glidden with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 63.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Little Boy Blue (99% match).
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LRV
63.5 · Light
Undertone
Green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1237-3
HEX
#AED7EA
RGB
174, 215, 234
HSL
199°, 59%, 80%
Family
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Ariel FAQ
What undertone does Ariel have?
Ariel is a light blue with a strong green 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 Ariel?
Ariel has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 63.5 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 Ariel in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Little Boy Blue (2061-60), 99%; PPG: Ariel (PPG1237-3), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (SW 6800), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (HGSW6800), 96%; Behr: Seashore Dreams (P500-2), 96%; Valspar: Laissez-Faire (8001-40B), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Dockside (DE5806), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 78%. 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 Ariel?
The HEX code of Ariel (PPG1237-3) is #AED7EA, RGB 174, 215, 234. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.