PPG Always Blue
PPG1156-3 · #A1B9CB · LRV ~46.6
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Always Blue (~99% proximity)Always Blue (PPG1156-3) is a mid-tone blue from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 46.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Always Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Always Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
46.6 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1156-3
HEX
#A1B9CB
RGB
161, 185, 203
HSL
206°, 29%, 71%
Family
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Always Blue FAQ
What undertone does Always Blue have?
Always Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue, 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 Always Blue?
Always Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 46.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Always Blue in other brands?
Glidden: Always Blue (PPG1156-3), ~99% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Pond (DE5870), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Glace Bay (CC-814), ~96% proximity; Behr: Partly Cloudy (S500-3), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Glacier Bay (V108-3), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Respite (SW 6514), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Respite (HGSW6514), ~93% 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 Always Blue?
The HEX code of Always Blue (PPG1156-3) is #A1B9CB, RGB 161, 185, 203. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.