PPG Ariel
PPG1237-3 · #ADD6EB · LRV ~63
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Little Boy Blue (~99% proximity)Ariel (PPG1237-3) is a light blue from PPG with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 63 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Little Boy Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Ariel in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
63 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1237-3
HEX
#ADD6EB
RGB
173, 214, 235
HSL
200°, 61%, 80%
Family
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Ariel FAQ
What undertone does Ariel have?
Ariel is a light blue with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ariel in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Little Boy Blue (2061-60), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Ariel (PPG1237-3), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Gentle Wind (4006-9B), ~96% proximity; Behr: Seashore Dreams (P500-2), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (SW 6800), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (HGSW6800), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Blue Yonder (DE5855), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~77% 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 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.