PPG Brilliant Blue
PPG1161-7 · #224D88 · LRV 7.4
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue is a 97% matchBrilliant Blue (PPG1161-7) is a deep blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 7.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue (97% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Brilliant Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Dark Royal Blue (2065-20), 97%; Glidden: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), 96%; Valspar: Strong Will (8001-44G), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Follow My Blue Bliss (DEFD52), 93%; Behr: Flashy Sapphire (P520-7), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Frank Blue (SW 6967), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honorable Blue (HGSW6811), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 44%. 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 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.