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Glidden Rainbow Bright

PPG1243-7 · #2863AD · LRV ~12.4

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Rainbow Bright (~99% proximity)

Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7) is a dark blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.4 (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 Rainbow Bright (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Rainbow Bright in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12.4 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1243-7

HEX

#2863AD

RGB

40, 99, 173

HSL

213°, 62%, 42%

Family

Blues

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Rainbow Bright FAQ

What is the LRV of Rainbow Bright?

Rainbow Bright has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.4 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 Rainbow Bright in other brands?

PPG: Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dover Straits (DE5866), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Big Country Blue (2066-30), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Miracle at Wrigley (8001-45G), ~90% proximity; Behr: Indigo Batik (P530-6), ~86% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Hyper Blue (SW 6965), ~75% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), ~65% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~41% 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 Rainbow Bright?

The HEX code of Rainbow Bright (PPG1243-7) is #2863AD, RGB 40, 99, 173. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.