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Glidden Planetarium

PPG1242-6 · #1C70AD · LRV 14.9

Compare with other brands: PPG Planetarium is a 96% match

Planetarium (PPG1242-6) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 14.9 (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 Planetarium (96% match).

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LRV

14.9 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1242-6

HEX

#1C70AD

RGB

28, 112, 173

HSL

205°, 72%, 39%

Family

Blues

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Planetarium FAQ

What is the LRV of Planetarium?

Planetarium has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.9 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 Planetarium in other brands?

PPG: Planetarium (PPG1242-6), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Paddington Blue (791), 94%; Valspar: Peek-A-Boo Blue (4007-10C), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Americana (DE5845), 93%; Behr: Mega Blue (P520-6), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 76%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 58%. 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 Planetarium?

The HEX code of Planetarium (PPG1242-6) is #1C70AD, RGB 28, 112, 173. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.