PPG Blue Tang
PPG1160-7 · #2A4A6F · LRV 6.5
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Indigo is a 99% matchBlue Tang (PPG1160-7) is a deep blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 6.5 (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 Indigo (99% match).
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LRV
6.5 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1160-7
HEX
#2A4A6F
RGB
42, 74, 111
HSL
212°, 45%, 30%
Family
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Blue Tang FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Tang?
Blue Tang has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.5 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 Tang in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo (SW 6531), 99%; Glidden: BLUE TANG (PPG10-32), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Downpour Blue (2063-20), 96%; Valspar: Enchanted Navy (4010-8), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Slumber (DE5860), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dignified (HGSW6538), 90%; Behr: Admiral Blue (M520-7), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 69%. 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 Tang?
The HEX code of Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) is #2A4A6F, RGB 42, 74, 111. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.