PPG Plymouth Blue PPG13-27: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 7

Plymouth Blue (PPG13-27) is a deep blue from PPG with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 7.3 (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 Shimmering Sea (97% match).

Compare Plymouth Blue with other brands

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LRV

7.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG13-27

HEX

#295167

RGB

41, 81, 103

HSL

201°, 43%, 28%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Plymouth Blue in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Regatta Bay PPG · PPG1154-7 · LRV 8

Blueberry Pie PPG · PPG1163-7 · LRV 8

Singing The Blues PPG · PPG1159-7 · LRV 7

Blue Lava PPG · PPG1155-7 · LRV 7

Shimmering Sea PPG · PPG1152-7 · LRV 8

Blue Bayberry PPG · PPG1149-7 · LRV 7

Brigade PPG · PPG1152-6 · LRV 10

Mountain Lake PPG · PPG1156-6 · LRV 9

Plymouth Blue FAQ

What undertone does Plymouth Blue have?

Plymouth Blue is a deep blue with a strong green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Plymouth Blue?

Plymouth Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.3 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 Plymouth Blue in other brands?

Glidden: Shimmering Sea (PPG1152-7), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Ocean (DEA135), 94%; Valspar: Deep Pacific (V107-6), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Summer Nights (777), 93%; Behr: Shasta Lake (M490-7), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 82%. 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 Plymouth Blue?

The HEX code of Plymouth Blue (PPG13-27) is #295167, RGB 41, 81, 103. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.