PPG Blue Beads
PPG1160-5 · #587F9E · LRV 19.7
Compare with other brands: Glidden Blue Beads is a 98% matchBlue Beads (PPG1160-5) is a dark blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 19.7 (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 Blue Beads (98% match).
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LRV
19.7 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1160-5
HEX
#587F9E
RGB
88, 127, 158
HSL
207°, 28%, 48%
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Blue Beads FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Beads?
Blue Beads has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.7 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 Blue Beads in other brands?
Glidden: Blue Beads (PPG1160-5), 98%; Behr: Glass Sapphire (PPU14-2), 96%; Valspar: Flattering Blue (T612), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Blueberry Muffin (DE5851), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Nose (1678), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (SW 6522), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (HGSW6522), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 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 Blue Beads?
The HEX code of Blue Beads (PPG1160-5) is #587F9E, RGB 88, 127, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.