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PPG Sorcerer

PPG1240-5 · #2E96D0 · LRV ~26.9

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Splish Splash (~98% proximity)

Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.9 (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 Dunn-Edwards Splish Splash (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Sorcerer in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.9 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1240-5

HEX

#2E96D0

RGB

46, 150, 208

HSL

201°, 64%, 50%

Family

Blues

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Sorcerer FAQ

What is the LRV of Sorcerer?

Sorcerer has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.9 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 Sorcerer in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Splish Splash (DE5844), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Utah Sky (2065-40), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Sorcerer (PPG1240-5), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Blue Burst (4008-10B), ~94% proximity; Behr: Perfect Sky (P510-5), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dynamic Blue (SW 6958), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Plate (HGSW6796), ~74% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~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 Sorcerer?

The HEX code of Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) is #2E96D0, RGB 46, 150, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.