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PPG Neptune

PPG1237-7 · #007BAE · LRV ~17.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Blue Lobster (~97% proximity)

Neptune (PPG1237-7) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.2 (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 Valspar Blue Lobster (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Neptune in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17.2 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1237-7

HEX

#007BAE

RGB

0, 123, 174

HSL

198°, 100%, 34%

Family

Blues

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Neptune FAQ

What is the LRV of Neptune?

Neptune has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.2 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 Neptune in other brands?

Valspar: Blue Lobster (V033-3), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Summer Lake (DE5838), ~95% proximity; Glidden: North Sea (PPG1239-6), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Macaw (784), ~91% proximity; Behr: Deep River (P500-6), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Danube (SW 6803), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~66% 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 Neptune?

The HEX code of Neptune (PPG1237-7) is #007BAE, RGB 0, 123, 174. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.