PPG Electric Blue
PPG1241-6 · #177FC8 · LRV ~19.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Electric Blue (~97% proximity)Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.5 (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 Electric Blue (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Electric Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
19.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1241-6
HEX
#177FC8
RGB
23, 127, 200
HSL
205°, 79%, 44%
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Electric Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Electric Blue?
Electric Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.5 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 Electric Blue in other brands?
Glidden: Electric Blue (PPG1241-6), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Safe Harbor (DE5865), ~87% proximity; Behr: Brilliant Blue (P510-6), ~87% proximity; Valspar: Cosmic Blue (4008-10C), ~86% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Big Country Blue (2066-30), ~80% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), ~78% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~64% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~52% 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 Electric Blue?
The HEX code of Electric Blue (PPG1241-6) is #177FC8, RGB 23, 127, 200. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.