Glidden Violets Are Blue
PPG1246-6 · #7487C6 · LRV 25.1
Compare with other brands: PPG Violets Are Blue is a 99% matchViolets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 25.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Violets Are Blue (99% match).
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LRV
25.1 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1246-6
HEX
#7487C6
RGB
116, 135, 198
HSL
226°, 42%, 62%
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Violets Are Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Violets Are Blue?
Violets Are Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.1 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.
What is the closest match to Violets Are Blue in other brands?
PPG: Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Twilight Twinkle (DE5907), 94%; Behr: Pansy Garden (P540-5), 92%; Valspar: Simply Purple (4004-10B), 91%; Benjamin Moore: California Lilac (2068-40), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), 79%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), 79%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 65%. 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 Violets Are Blue?
The HEX code of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) is #7487C6, RGB 116, 135, 198. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.