Glidden North Sea
PPG1239-6 · #1D78AB · LRV 16.6
Compare with other brands: PPG North Sea is a 97% matchNorth Sea (PPG1239-6) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 16.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG North Sea (97% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to North Sea in other brands?
PPG: North Sea (PPG1239-6), 97%; Valspar: Blue Lobster (V033-3), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Macaw (784), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Summer Lake (DE5838), 94%; Behr: Deep River (P500-6), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Danube (SW 6803), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 68%. 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 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.