PPG Viva La Bleu
PPG1242-3 · #96BDE2 · LRV ~48.4
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Viva La Bleu (~99% proximity)Viva La Bleu (PPG1242-3) is a mid-tone blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 48.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Viva La Bleu (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Viva La Bleu in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
48.4 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1242-3
HEX
#96BDE2
RGB
150, 189, 226
HSL
209°, 57%, 74%
Family
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Viva La Bleu FAQ
What is the LRV of Viva La Bleu?
Viva La Bleu has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 48.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Viva La Bleu in other brands?
Glidden: Viva La Bleu (PPG1242-3), ~99% proximity; Behr: Toile Blue (P520-3), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Double Denim (V072-3), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Swiss Blue (815), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Astral (DE5856), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Celestial (SW 6808), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Celestial (HGSW6808), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), ~78% 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 Viva La Bleu?
The HEX code of Viva La Bleu (PPG1242-3) is #96BDE2, RGB 150, 189, 226. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.