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PPG Victory Blue

PPG1165-7 · #3A3F5B · LRV 5.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Victory Blue is a 97% match

Victory Blue (PPG1165-7) is a deep blue from PPG with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 5.2 (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 Victory Blue (97% match).

Compare Victory Blue with other brands

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LRV

5.2 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1165-7

HEX

#3A3F5B

RGB

58, 63, 91

HSL

231°, 22%, 29%

Family

Blues

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Victory Blue FAQ

What undertone does Victory Blue have?

Victory Blue is a deep blue with a strong violet undertone. 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 Victory Blue?

Victory Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.2 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 Victory Blue in other brands?

Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Singing the Blues (DET576), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (SW 6545), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (HGSW6545), 95%; Valspar: Emperor (8003-48G), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Wine (2069-20), 90%; Behr: Compass Blue (MQ5-54), 84%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 72%. 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 Victory Blue?

The HEX code of Victory Blue (PPG1165-7) is #3A3F5B, RGB 58, 63, 91. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.