PPG Blue Calypso
PPG1235-5 · #52A5B7 · LRV 32.1
Compare with other brands: Behr Explorer Blue is a 96% matchBlue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is a mid-tone blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 32.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Explorer Blue (96% match).
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LRV
32.1 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1235-5
HEX
#52A5B7
RGB
82, 165, 183
HSL
191°, 41%, 52%
Family
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Blue Calypso FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Calypso?
Blue Calypso has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Blue Calypso in other brands?
Behr: Explorer Blue (M470-5), 96%; Glidden: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Ash Blue (2057-40), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (SW 6774), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (HGSW6774), 92%; Valspar: Blue Nebula (8002-40E), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Caribbean Cruise (DE5760), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 73%. 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 Blue Calypso?
The HEX code of Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is #52A5B7, RGB 82, 165, 183. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.