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PPG Celestial Blue

PPG1156-7 · #2C4C6A · LRV ~6.7

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Celestial Blue (~97% proximity)

Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7) is a deep blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Celestial Blue (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Celestial Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.7 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1156-7

HEX

#2C4C6A

RGB

44, 76, 106

HSL

209°, 41%, 29%

Family

Blues

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Celestial Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Celestial Blue?

Celestial Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Celestial Blue in other brands?

Glidden: Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Champion Cobalt (2061-20), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Nordic Noir (P034), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Commodore (SW 6524), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dress Blues (HGSW9176), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Earth (DE5853), ~91% proximity; Behr: Inked (M510-7), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~76% 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 Celestial Blue?

The HEX code of Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7) is #2C4C6A, RGB 44, 76, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.