Goblin (PPG1040-7) is a deep blue from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Goblin (99% match).
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LRV
10.8 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1040-7
HEX
#515E69
RGB
81, 94, 105
HSL
207°, 13%, 36%
Family
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Goblin FAQ
What undertone does Goblin have?
Goblin has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Goblin?
Goblin has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Goblin in other brands?
Glidden: Goblin (PPG1040-7), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Outer Space (DE5824), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Evening Dove (2128-30), 96%; Valspar: Smoky Pitch (4007-4B), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Rain Cloud (SW 9639), 94%; Behr: Calligraphy (N490-6), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 91%. 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 Goblin?
The HEX code of Goblin (PPG1040-7) is #515E69, RGB 81, 94, 105. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.