PPG Blue Flame
PPG1157-7 · #005D89 · LRV ~9.6
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Jay Blue (~97% proximity)Blue Flame (PPG1157-7) is a deep blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Jay Blue (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Flame in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9.6 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1157-7
HEX
#005D89
RGB
0, 93, 137
HSL
199°, 100%, 27%
Family
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Blue Flame FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Flame?
Blue Flame has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.6 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 Blue Flame in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (SW 6797), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (HGSW6797), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Blue Flame (PPG1157-7), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ink Blotch (DE5839), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blueberry (2063-30), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Bandana (8002-44F), ~95% proximity; Behr: Cosmic Cobalt (P500-7), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~60% 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 Blue Flame?
The HEX code of Blue Flame (PPG1157-7) is #005D89, RGB 0, 93, 137. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.