Glidden Cobalt Glaze
PPG1240-7 · #0072B5 · LRV 15.4
Compare with other brands: PPG Cobalt Glaze is a 97% matchCobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 15.4 (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 Cobalt Glaze (97% match).
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LRV
15.4 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1240-7
HEX
#0072B5
RGB
0, 114, 181
HSL
202°, 100%, 35%
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Cobalt Glaze FAQ
What is the LRV of Cobalt Glaze?
Cobalt Glaze has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.4 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 Cobalt Glaze in other brands?
PPG: Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7), 97%; Valspar: Peek-A-Boo Blue (4007-10C), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Paddington Blue (791), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Americana (DE5845), 91%; Behr: Brilliant Blue (P510-6), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), 70%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 53%. 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 Cobalt Glaze?
The HEX code of Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) is #0072B5, RGB 0, 114, 181. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.