Glidden King Triton
PPG1242-5 · #3C85BE · LRV ~21.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG King Triton (~99% proximity)King Triton (PPG1242-5) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.5 (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 King Triton (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to King Triton in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
21.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1242-5
HEX
#3C85BE
RGB
60, 133, 190
HSL
206°, 52%, 49%
Family
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King Triton FAQ
What is the LRV of King Triton?
King Triton has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.5 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 King Triton in other brands?
PPG: King Triton (PPG1242-5), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Walker Lake (DE5858), ~94% proximity; Behr: Boat House (P520-5), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Waterloo (CSP-555), ~86% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), ~81% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~79% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~71% 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 King Triton?
The HEX code of King Triton (PPG1242-5) is #3C85BE, RGB 60, 133, 190. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.