PPG Blue Paisley
PPG1238-6 · #1E80A9 · LRV ~18.6
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Deep Blue Sea (~96% proximity)Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.6 (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 Deep Blue Sea (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Paisley in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
18.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1238-6
HEX
#1E80A9
RGB
30, 128, 169
HSL
198°, 70%, 39%
Family
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Blue Paisley FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Paisley?
Blue Paisley has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.6 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 Blue Paisley in other brands?
Valspar: Deep Blue Sea (5001-10C), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Plate (SW 6796), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Plate (HGSW6796), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Summer At The Shore (DEFD53), ~89% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Laguna Blue (2059-30), ~89% proximity; Behr: Mayan Treasure (P490-7), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~72% 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 Paisley?
The HEX code of Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6) is #1E80A9, RGB 30, 128, 169. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.