PPG Magical Merlin
PPG1241-5 · #388DD1 · LRV ~24.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Magical Merlin (~97% proximity)Magical Merlin (PPG1241-5) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24.5 (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 Glidden Magical Merlin (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Magical Merlin in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
24.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1241-5
HEX
#388DD1
RGB
56, 141, 209
HSL
207°, 62%, 52%
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Magical Merlin FAQ
What is the LRV of Magical Merlin?
Magical Merlin has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.5 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 Magical Merlin in other brands?
Glidden: Magical Merlin (PPG1241-5), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Safe Harbor (DE5865), ~91% proximity; Behr: Brilliant Blue (P510-6), ~87% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Rocky Mountain Sky (2066-40), ~85% proximity; Valspar: Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F), ~85% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dynamic Blue (SW 6958), ~75% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~66% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~61% 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 Magical Merlin?
The HEX code of Magical Merlin (PPG1241-5) is #388DD1, RGB 56, 141, 209. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.