PPG Suddenly Sapphire
PPG1242-7 · #175799 · LRV ~9.3
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Florentine Lapis (~99% proximity)Suddenly Sapphire (PPG1242-7) is a deep blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Florentine Lapis (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Suddenly Sapphire in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9.3 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1242-7
HEX
#175799
RGB
23, 87, 153
HSL
210°, 74%, 35%
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Suddenly Sapphire FAQ
What is the LRV of Suddenly Sapphire?
Suddenly Sapphire has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Suddenly Sapphire in other brands?
Glidden: Florentine Lapis (PPG1244-7), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Chip (DE5867), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Miracle at Wrigley (8001-45G), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Evening Blue (2066-20), ~92% proximity; Behr: Beacon Blue (P510-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Frank Blue (SW 6967), ~85% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honorable Blue (HGSW6811), ~76% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~40% 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 Suddenly Sapphire?
The HEX code of Suddenly Sapphire (PPG1242-7) is #175799, RGB 23, 87, 153. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.