PPG Violets Are Blue
PPG1246-6 · #7287C6 · LRV ~25
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Violets Are Blue (~99% proximity)Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25 (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 Violets Are Blue (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Violets Are Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1246-6
HEX
#7287C6
RGB
114, 135, 198
HSL
225°, 42%, 61%
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Violets Are Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Violets Are Blue?
Violets Are Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25 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 Violets Are Blue in other brands?
Glidden: Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Twilight Twinkle (DE5907), ~93% proximity; Behr: Pansy Garden (P540-5), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Simply Purple (4004-10B), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Lapis (2067-40), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), ~80% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), ~80% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~66% 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 Violets Are Blue?
The HEX code of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) is #7287C6, RGB 114, 135, 198. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.