Glidden Flemish Blue
PPG1238-3 · #ADD0E0 · LRV ~59.4
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Flemish Blue (~99% proximity)Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) is a light blue from Glidden with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 59.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Flemish Blue (~99% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
59.4 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1238-3
HEX
#ADD0E0
RGB
173, 208, 224
HSL
199°, 45%, 78%
Family
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Flemish Blue FAQ
What undertone does Flemish Blue have?
Flemish Blue is a light blue with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Flemish Blue?
Flemish Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Flemish Blue in other brands?
PPG: Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dockside (DE5806), ~98% proximity; Behr: Early September (M500-2), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Paradise View (794), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Serendipity Blue (V071-1), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (SW 6800), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (HGSW6800), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~82% 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 Flemish Blue?
The HEX code of Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3) is #ADD0E0, RGB 173, 208, 224. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.