Glidden Overcast
PPG1242-4 · #73A3D0 · LRV 34.4
Compare with other brands: PPG Overcast is a 99% matchOvercast (PPG1242-4) is a mid-tone blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 34.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Overcast (99% match).
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LRV
34.4 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1242-4
HEX
#73A3D0
RGB
115, 163, 208
HSL
209°, 50%, 63%
Family
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Overcast FAQ
What is the LRV of Overcast?
Overcast has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Overcast in other brands?
PPG: Overcast (PPG1242-4), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Nova Scotia Blue (796), 96%; Behr: Cornflower (P520-4), 96%; Valspar: Boo Blue (V072-4), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Marina (DE5857), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (SW 6809), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 82%. 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 Overcast?
The HEX code of Overcast (PPG1242-4) is #73A3D0, RGB 115, 163, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.