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PPG Annapolis Blue

PPG1164-7 · #384966 · LRV 6.6

Compare with other brands: Glidden Annapolis Blue is a 98% match

Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7) is a deep blue from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Annapolis Blue (98% match).

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LRV

6.6 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1164-7

HEX

#384966

RGB

56, 73, 102

HSL

218°, 29%, 31%

Family

Blues

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Annapolis Blue FAQ

What undertone does Annapolis Blue have?

Annapolis Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Annapolis Blue?

Annapolis Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.6 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 Annapolis Blue in other brands?

Glidden: Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Jazz Age Blues (DET574), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Dress Blues (SW 9176), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dress Blues (HGSW9176), 93%; Valspar: Nordic Noir (P034), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Stunning (826), 92%; Behr: Champlain Blue (HDC-CL-26), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 77%. 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 Annapolis Blue?

The HEX code of Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7) is #384966, RGB 56, 73, 102. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.