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Glidden Electric Blue

PPG1241-6 · #1E80C7 · LRV ~19.8

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Electric Blue (~97% proximity)

Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.8 (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 Electric Blue (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Electric Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

19.8 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1241-6

HEX

#1E80C7

RGB

30, 128, 199

HSL

205°, 74%, 45%

Family

Blues

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Electric Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Electric Blue?

Electric Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.8 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 Electric Blue in other brands?

PPG: Electric Blue (PPG1241-6), ~97% proximity; Behr: Brilliant Blue (P510-6), ~89% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Safe Harbor (DE5865), ~89% proximity; Valspar: Cosmic Blue (4008-10C), ~87% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Paddington Blue (791), ~80% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), ~79% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~66% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~55% 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 Electric Blue?

The HEX code of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) is #1E80C7, RGB 30, 128, 199. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.