Glidden Crushed Velvet
PPG1245-7 · #445397 · LRV 9.6
Compare with other brands: PPG Crushed Velvet is a 98% matchCrushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) is a deep blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 9.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Crushed Velvet (98% match).
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LRV
9.6 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1245-7
HEX
#445397
RGB
68, 83, 151
HSL
229°, 38%, 43%
Family
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Crushed Velvet FAQ
What is the LRV of Crushed Velvet?
Crushed Velvet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Crushed Velvet in other brands?
PPG: Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7), 98%; Valspar: Blue Ember (8001-47F), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Twilight Blue (2067-30), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Beaded Blue (DE5909), 91%; Behr: Canyon Iris (P540-7), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Glory (SW 6971), 80%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), 71%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 36%. 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 Crushed Velvet?
The HEX code of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) is #445397, RGB 68, 83, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.