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PPG King Triton

PPG1242-5 · #3984BE · LRV ~21.1

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden King Triton (~99% proximity)

King Triton (PPG1242-5) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.1 (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 King Triton (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to King Triton in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

21.1 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1242-5

HEX

#3984BE

RGB

57, 132, 190

HSL

206°, 54%, 48%

Family

Blues

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King Triton FAQ

What is the LRV of King Triton?

King Triton has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.1 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 King Triton in other brands?

Glidden: King Triton (PPG1242-5), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F), ~97% proximity; Behr: Brilliant Blue (P510-6), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Walker Lake (DE5858), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Athens Blue (797), ~86% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), ~82% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~79% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~70% 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 King Triton?

The HEX code of King Triton (PPG1242-5) is #3984BE, RGB 57, 132, 190. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.