PPG Magical Merlin
PPG1241-5 · #388DD1 · LRV 24.5
Compare with other brands: Glidden Magical Merlin is a 97% matchMagical Merlin (PPG1241-5) is a dark blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 24.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Magical Merlin (97% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Magical Merlin in other brands?
Glidden: Magical Merlin (PPG1241-5), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Safe Harbor (DE5865), 91%; Behr: Brilliant Blue (P510-6), 87%; Benjamin Moore: Rocky Mountain Sky (2066-40), 85%; Valspar: Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F), 85%; Sherwin-Williams: Dynamic Blue (SW 6958), 75%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), 66%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 61%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.