PPG Overcast
PPG1242-4 · #71A3D0 · LRV ~34.3
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Overcast (~99% proximity)Overcast (PPG1242-4) is a mid-tone blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 34.3 (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 Overcast (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Overcast in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
34.3 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1242-4
HEX
#71A3D0
RGB
113, 163, 208
HSL
208°, 50%, 63%
Family
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Overcast FAQ
What is the LRV of Overcast?
Overcast has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.3 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 Overcast in other brands?
Glidden: Overcast (PPG1242-4), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Nova Scotia Blue (796), ~97% proximity; Behr: Cornflower (P520-4), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Boo Blue (V072-4), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Marina (DE5857), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (SW 6809), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~82% 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 Overcast?
The HEX code of Overcast (PPG1242-4) is #71A3D0, RGB 113, 163, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.