PPG Suddenly Sapphire
PPG1242-7 · #175799 · LRV 9.3
Compare with other brands: Glidden Florentine Lapis is a 99% matchSuddenly Sapphire (PPG1242-7) is a deep blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 9.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Florentine Lapis (99% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Suddenly Sapphire in other brands?
Glidden: Florentine Lapis (PPG1244-7), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Chip (DE5867), 97%; Valspar: Miracle at Wrigley (8001-45G), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Evening Blue (2066-20), 92%; Behr: Beacon Blue (P510-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Frank Blue (SW 6967), 85%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honorable Blue (HGSW6811), 76%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 40%. 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 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.