PPG Chalky Blue PPG1153-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 26

Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) is a dark blue from PPG with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 26.2 (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 Chalky Blue (100% match).

Compare Chalky Blue with other brands

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LRV

26.2 · Dark

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1153-5

HEX

#7B8F99

RGB

123, 143, 153

HSL

200°, 13%, 54%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Chalky Blue in PPG

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

Baritone PPG · PPG1149-5 · LRV 25

Acceleration PPG · PPG10-21 · LRV 28

Feldspar PPG · PPG1038-5 · LRV 27

Superhero Gray PPG · PPG0993-5 · LRV 25

Puddle Jumper PPG · PPG1035-5 · LRV 22

Artifact PPG · PPG10-16 · LRV 21

Garrison Gray PPG · PPG1039-5 · LRV 23

Prophetic Sea PPG · PPG1042-5 · LRV 26

Chalky Blue FAQ

What undertone does Chalky Blue have?

Chalky Blue is a dark blue with a moderate 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 Chalky Blue?

Chalky Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.2 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 Chalky Blue in other brands?

Glidden: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620), 99%; Valspar: Cottage Door (8004-38E), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Poolhouse (SW 7603), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), 94%; Behr: Norwegian Blue (N470-5), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: China Clay (DE5802), 92%. 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 Chalky Blue?

The HEX code of Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) is #7B8F99, RGB 123, 143, 153. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.