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PPG Palmetto

PPG1146-5 · #6B9A9B · LRV 28.6

Compare with other brands: Glidden Palmetto is a 99% match

Palmetto (PPG1146-5) is a dark blue from PPG with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 28.6 (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 Palmetto (99% match).

Compare Palmetto with other brands

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LRV

28.6 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1146-5

HEX

#6B9A9B

RGB

107, 154, 155

HSL

181°, 19%, 51%

Family

Blues

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Palmetto FAQ

What undertone does Palmetto have?

Palmetto is a dark blue with a strong 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 Palmetto?

Palmetto has an 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.

What is the closest match to Palmetto in other brands?

Glidden: Palmetto (PPG1146-5), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Azure Water (677), 95%; Valspar: Ship Shape (V102-5), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Tranquil Seashore (DET542), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Cloudburst (SW 6487), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cloudburst (HGSW6487), 92%; Behr: Tower Bridge (S440-4), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 84%. 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 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.