PPG Blue Calypso
PPG1235-5 · #52A5B7 · LRV ~32.1
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Explorer Blue (~96% proximity)Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) is a mid-tone blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 32.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Explorer Blue (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Calypso in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blue Calypso in other brands?
Behr: Explorer Blue (M470-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ash Blue (2057-40), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (SW 6774), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (HGSW6774), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Blue Nebula (8002-40E), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Caribbean Cruise (DE5760), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~73% 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 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.