Glidden Blue Dart
PPG1243-5 · #518FD1 · LRV 26
Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Dart is a 97% matchBlue Dart (PPG1243-5) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 26 (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 Blue Dart (97% match).
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LRV
26 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1243-5
HEX
#518FD1
RGB
81, 143, 209
HSL
211°, 58%, 57%
Family
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Blue Dart FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Dart?
Blue Dart has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26 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 Blue Dart in other brands?
PPG: Blue Dart (PPG1243-5), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Safe Harbor (DE5865), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Lapis (2067-40), 89%; Behr: Integrity (P530-5), 88%; Valspar: Cobalt Glow (8001-45F), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Dynamic Blue (SW 6958), 71%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 68%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 65%. 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 Blue Dart?
The HEX code of Blue Dart (PPG1243-5) is #518FD1, RGB 81, 143, 209. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.