Zen (PPG1040-1) is a light cool gray from PPG with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 70 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Tradewinds (99% match).
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LRV
70 · Light
Undertone
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1040-1
HEX
#D0DCE0
RGB
208, 220, 224
HSL
195°, 21%, 85%
Family
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Zen FAQ
What undertone does Zen have?
Zen is a light cool gray with a subtle 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 Zen?
Zen has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.
What is the closest match to Zen in other brands?
Glidden: Tradewinds (PPG10-27), 99%; Valspar: Beach House Blue (T653), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Hinting Blue (SW 6519), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hinting Blue (HGSW6519), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Summer Shower (2135-60), 97%; Behr: Waterfall (HDC-CT-16B), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Borrowed Light (No. 235), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Shark (DE5771), 95%. 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 Zen?
The HEX code of Zen (PPG1040-1) is #D0DCE0, RGB 208, 220, 224. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.