PPG Palmetto PPG1146-5: Closest tones in 8 brands

Palmetto (PPG1146-5) is a dark blue from PPG with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Palmetto (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Palmetto in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

28.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1146-5

HEX

#6B9A9B

RGB

107, 154, 155

HSL

181°, 19%, 51%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Palmetto in PPG

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

Catalina PPG · PPG1142-5 · LRV 32

Cathedral Glass PPG · PPG1148-5 · LRV 29

Yucca PPG · PPG1143-5 · LRV 28

Green Granite PPG · PPG1144-5 · LRV 28

Silver Laurel PPG · PPG1137-5 · LRV 32

Pine Ridge PPG · PPG1138-5 · LRV 25

Teal Bayou PPG · PPG1147-5 · LRV 30

Baritone PPG · PPG1149-5 · LRV 25

Palmetto FAQ

What undertone does Palmetto have?

Palmetto is a dark blue with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Palmetto?

Palmetto has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.6 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Palmetto in other brands?

Glidden: Palmetto (PPG1146-5), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Azure Water (677), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Ship Shape (V102-5), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tranquil Seashore (DET542), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cloudburst (SW 6487), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cloudburst (HGSW6487), ~92% proximity; Behr: Tower Bridge (S440-4), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~84% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Palmetto?

The HEX code of Palmetto (PPG1146-5) is #6B9A9B, RGB 107, 154, 155. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.