Glidden Sorcerer
PPG1240-5 · #3398CE · LRV ~27.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Clearest Ocean Blue (~98% proximity)Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.6 (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 Benjamin Moore Clearest Ocean Blue (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Sorcerer in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
27.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1240-5
HEX
#3398CE
RGB
51, 152, 206
HSL
201°, 61%, 50%
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Sorcerer FAQ
What is the LRV of Sorcerer?
Sorcerer has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Sorcerer in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Clearest Ocean Blue (2064-40), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Blue Tango (4007-10B), ~96% proximity; PPG: Sorcerer (PPG1240-5), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Splish Splash (DE5844), ~94% proximity; Behr: Peaceful River (P500-5), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dynamic Blue (SW 6958), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Major Blue (HGSW6795), ~78% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~69% 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 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.