Glidden Cobalt Glaze
PPG1240-7 · #0072B5 · LRV ~15.4
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Cobalt Glaze (~97% proximity)Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.4 (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 Cobalt Glaze (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Cobalt Glaze in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cobalt Glaze in other brands?
PPG: Cobalt Glaze (PPG1240-7), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Peek-A-Boo Blue (4007-10C), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Paddington Blue (791), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Americana (DE5845), ~91% proximity; Behr: Brilliant Blue (P510-6), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~70% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~53% 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 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.