Ariel (PPG1237-3) is a light blue from PPG with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 63 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Little Boy Blue (99% match).

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LRV

63 · Light

Undertone

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1237-3

HEX

#ADD6EB

RGB

173, 214, 235

HSL

200°, 61%, 80%

Family

Blues

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Ariel FAQ

What undertone does Ariel have?

Ariel is a light blue with a strong green 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 Ariel?

Ariel has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 63 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Ariel in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Little Boy Blue (2061-60), 99%; Glidden: Ariel (PPG1237-3), 98%; Valspar: Gentle Wind (4006-9B), 96%; Behr: Seashore Dreams (P500-2), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (SW 6800), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (HGSW6800), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Blue Yonder (DE5855), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 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 Ariel?

The HEX code of Ariel (PPG1237-3) is #ADD6EB, RGB 173, 214, 235. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.