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PPG Blue Dart

PPG1243-5 · #4E8ED2 · LRV 25.6

Compare with other brands: Glidden Blue Dart is a 97% match

Blue Dart (PPG1243-5) is a dark blue from PPG. Its LRV is about 25.6 (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 Blue Dart (97% match).

Compare Blue Dart with other brands

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LRV

25.6 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1243-5

HEX

#4E8ED2

RGB

78, 142, 210

HSL

211°, 59%, 56%

Family

Blues

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Blue Dart FAQ

What is the LRV of Blue Dart?

Blue Dart has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.6 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 Blue Dart in other brands?

Glidden: Blue Dart (PPG1243-5), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Safe Harbor (DE5865), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Lapis (2067-40), 88%; Behr: Integrity (P530-5), 87%; Valspar: Cobalt Glow (8001-45F), 87%; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Chip (SW 6959), 70%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 66%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 63%. 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 Blue Dart?

The HEX code of Blue Dart (PPG1243-5) is #4E8ED2, RGB 78, 142, 210. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.