Glidden Crushed Velvet
PPG1245-7 · #445397 · LRV ~9.6
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Crushed Velvet (~98% proximity)Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) is a deep blue from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Crushed Velvet (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Crushed Velvet in other brands?
PPG: Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Blue Ember (8001-47F), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Twilight Blue (2067-30), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Beaded Blue (DE5909), ~91% proximity; Behr: Canyon Iris (P540-7), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Glory (SW 6971), ~80% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), ~71% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~36% 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 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.