PPG Planetarium
PPG1242-6 · #166EAE · LRV 14.4
Compare with other brands: Glidden Planetarium is a 96% matchPlanetarium (PPG1242-6) is a dark blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 14.4 (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 Planetarium (96% match).
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LRV
14.4 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1242-6
HEX
#166EAE
RGB
22, 110, 174
HSL
205°, 78%, 38%
Family
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Planetarium FAQ
What is the LRV of Planetarium?
Planetarium has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.4 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 Planetarium in other brands?
Glidden: Planetarium (PPG1242-6), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Paddington Blue (791), 96%; Valspar: Peek-A-Boo Blue (4007-10C), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Americana (DE5845), 90%; Behr: Mega Blue (P520-6), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 73%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 55%. 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 Planetarium?
The HEX code of Planetarium (PPG1242-6) is #166EAE, RGB 22, 110, 174. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.