Glidden North Sea
PPG1239-6 · #1D78AB · LRV ~16.6
Closest tone in another brand: PPG North Sea (~97% proximity)North Sea (PPG1239-6) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG North Sea (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to North Sea in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1239-6
HEX
#1D78AB
RGB
29, 120, 171
HSL
202°, 71%, 39%
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North Sea FAQ
What is the LRV of North Sea?
North Sea has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to North Sea in other brands?
PPG: North Sea (PPG1239-6), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Blue Lobster (V033-3), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Macaw (784), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Summer Lake (DE5838), ~94% proximity; Behr: Deep River (P500-6), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Danube (SW 6803), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~68% 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 North Sea?
The HEX code of North Sea (PPG1239-6) is #1D78AB, RGB 29, 120, 171. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.