Paint · PPG · Blues

PPG Artifact

PPG10-16 · #6A828C · LRV 20.9

Compare with other brands: Glidden Artifact is a 98% match

Artifact (PPG10-16) is a dark blue from PPG with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 20.9 (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 Glidden Artifact (98% match).

Compare Artifact with other brands

Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.

LRV

20.9 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG10-16

HEX

#6A828C

RGB

106, 130, 140

HSL

198°, 14%, 48%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Artifact in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Artifact FAQ

What undertone does Artifact have?

Artifact is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green undertone. 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 Artifact?

Artifact has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.9 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 Artifact in other brands?

Glidden: Artifact (PPG10-16), 98%; Valspar: Cornflower Blue (4008-4B), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (SW 9140), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Dusk (1644), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Mica Creek (DE5823), 94%; Behr: Adirondack Blue (N480-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 90%. 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 Artifact?

The HEX code of Artifact (PPG10-16) is #6A828C, RGB 106, 130, 140. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.