Glidden Blue Dart
PPG1243-5 · #518FD1 · LRV ~26
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blue Dart (~97% proximity)Blue Dart (PPG1243-5) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26 (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 Blue Dart (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Dart in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
26 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1243-5
HEX
#518FD1
RGB
81, 143, 209
HSL
211°, 58%, 57%
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Blue Dart FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Dart?
Blue Dart has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blue Dart in other brands?
PPG: Blue Dart (PPG1243-5), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Safe Harbor (DE5865), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Lapis (2067-40), ~89% proximity; Behr: Integrity (P530-5), ~88% proximity; Valspar: Cobalt Glow (8001-45F), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dynamic Blue (SW 6958), ~71% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), ~68% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~65% 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 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.