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PPG Elusive Blue

PPG1163-1 · #DDE3E8 · LRV ~76.1

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Bright Star (~99% proximity)

Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) is a cool off-white from PPG with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 76.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Bright Star (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Elusive Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

76.1 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1163-1

HEX

#DDE3E8

RGB

221, 227, 232

HSL

207°, 19%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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Elusive Blue FAQ

What undertone does Elusive Blue have?

Elusive Blue is a cool off-white with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Elusive Blue?

Elusive Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Elusive Blue in other brands?

Glidden: Bright Star (PPG1166-1), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pearl City (DE5819), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Seattle Gray (2130-70), ~98% proximity; Valspar: London Lights (V110-1), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), ~97% proximity; Behr: Mainsail (MQ3-26), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Silent Ripple (SW 9682), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Icicle (HGSW6238), ~95% 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 Elusive Blue?

The HEX code of Elusive Blue (PPG1163-1) is #DDE3E8, RGB 221, 227, 232. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.