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PPG Blue Dart

PPG1243-5 · #4E8ED2 · LRV ~25.6

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Blue Dart (~97% proximity)

Blue Dart (PPG1243-5) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.6 (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 Blue Dart (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Blue Dart in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Blue Dart in other brands?

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