PPG Brilliant Blue
PPG1161-7 · #224D88 · LRV ~7.4
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue (~97% proximity)Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) is a deep blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Brilliant Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.4 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1161-7
HEX
#224D88
RGB
34, 77, 136
HSL
215°, 60%, 33%
Family
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Brilliant Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Brilliant Blue?
Brilliant Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.4 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 Brilliant Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Dark Royal Blue (2065-20), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Strong Will (8001-44G), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Follow My Blue Bliss (DEFD52), ~93% proximity; Behr: Flashy Sapphire (P520-7), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Frank Blue (SW 6967), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honorable Blue (HGSW6811), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~44% 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 Brilliant Blue?
The HEX code of Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) is #224D88, RGB 34, 77, 136. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.