PPG Blue Flame
PPG1157-7 · #005D89 · LRV 9.6
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Jay Blue is a 97% matchBlue Flame (PPG1157-7) is a deep blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 9.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Jay Blue (97% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Blue Flame in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (SW 6797), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (HGSW6797), 97%; Glidden: Blue Flame (PPG1157-7), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Ink Blotch (DE5839), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Blueberry (2063-30), 96%; Valspar: Bandana (8002-44F), 95%; Behr: Cosmic Cobalt (P500-7), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 60%. 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 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.