Glidden Sorcerer
PPG1240-5 · #3398CE · LRV 27.6
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Clearest Ocean Blue is a 98% matchSorcerer (PPG1240-5) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 27.6 (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 Benjamin Moore Clearest Ocean Blue (98% match).
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LRV
27.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1240-5
HEX
#3398CE
RGB
51, 152, 206
HSL
201°, 61%, 50%
Family
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Sorcerer FAQ
What is the LRV of Sorcerer?
Sorcerer has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.6 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 Sorcerer in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Clearest Ocean Blue (2064-40), 98%; Valspar: Blue Tango (4007-10B), 96%; PPG: Sorcerer (PPG1240-5), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Splish Splash (DE5844), 94%; Behr: Peaceful River (P500-5), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Dynamic Blue (SW 6958), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Major Blue (HGSW6795), 78%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 69%. 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 Sorcerer?
The HEX code of Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) is #3398CE, RGB 51, 152, 206. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.