PPG Mediterranean Blue
PPG1236-7 · #008EA9 · LRV ~22.2
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Mediterranean Blue (~96% proximity)Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Mediterranean Blue (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Mediterranean Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
22.2 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1236-7
HEX
#008EA9
RGB
0, 142, 169
HSL
190°, 100%, 33%
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Mediterranean Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Mediterranean Blue?
Mediterranean Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Mediterranean Blue in other brands?
Glidden: Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Aruba Blue (P480-6), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mediterranean Sea (DE5830), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Pool Party (5002-10B), ~90% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Meridian Blue (761), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Mosque (SW 6789), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Mosque (HGSW6789), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~67% 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 Mediterranean Blue?
The HEX code of Mediterranean Blue (PPG1236-7) is #008EA9, RGB 0, 142, 169. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.