Valor (PPG1244-3) is a mid-tone blue from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 48.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Valor (99% match).
Compare Valor with other brands
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LRV
48.9 · Mid-tone
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1244-3
HEX
#A3BCDB
RGB
163, 188, 219
HSL
213°, 44%, 75%
Family
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Valor FAQ
What undertone does Valor have?
Valor has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Valor?
Valor has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 48.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Valor in other brands?
PPG: Valor (PPG1244-3), 99%; Valspar: September Aster (P073), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Swiss Blue (815), 95%; Behr: Perennial Blue (M530-3), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Celestial (SW 6808), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Celestial (HGSW6808), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Misted Eve (DE5884), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 85%. 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 Valor?
The HEX code of Valor (PPG1244-3) is #A3BCDB, RGB 163, 188, 219. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.