Glidden Blue Calico
PPG1246-7 · #5868AE · LRV 15
Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Calico is a 99% matchBlue Calico (PPG1246-7) is a dark blue from Glidden. Its LRV is about 15 (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 Blue Calico (99% match). Also sold as PPG17-05.
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LRV
15 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1246-7
HEX
#5868AE
RGB
88, 104, 174
HSL
229°, 35%, 51%
Family
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Blue Calico FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Calico?
Blue Calico has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15 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 Blue Calico in other brands?
PPG: Blue Calico (PPG1246-7), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Bellflower (DE5908), 96%; Behr: Wild Pansy (P540-6), 89%; Benjamin Moore: Mosaic (CC-874), 84%; Valspar: Purple Frenzy (4004-10C), 84%; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), 76%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), 76%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 47%. 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 Blue Calico?
The HEX code of Blue Calico (PPG1246-7) is #5868AE, RGB 88, 104, 174. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.