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PPG American Anthem

PPG1156-4 · #7494AC · LRV 27.9

Compare with other brands: Glidden American Anthem is a 98% match

American Anthem (PPG1156-4) is a dark blue from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 27.9 (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 American Anthem (98% match).

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LRV

27.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1156-4

HEX

#7494AC

RGB

116, 148, 172

HSL

206°, 25%, 56%

Family

Blues

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American Anthem FAQ

What undertone does American Anthem have?

American Anthem has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 American Anthem?

American Anthem has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.9 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 American Anthem in other brands?

Glidden: American Anthem (PPG1156-4), 98%; Valspar: Office Blue (4005-6A), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Dyer's Woad (SW 9071), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Frozen Lake (DE5815), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (HGSW6522), 92%; Behr: Treasure Map (S500-5), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Sea Reflections (1664), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 86%. 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 American Anthem?

The HEX code of American Anthem (PPG1156-4) is #7494AC, RGB 116, 148, 172. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.