PPG Blue Calico
PPG17-05 · #5668AE · LRV ~14.9
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Blue Calico (~99% proximity)Blue Calico (PPG17-05) is a dark blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.9 (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 Calico (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Calico in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
14.9 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG17-05
HEX
#5668AE
RGB
86, 104, 174
HSL
228°, 35%, 51%
Family
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Blue Calico FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Calico?
Blue Calico has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.9 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 Calico in other brands?
Glidden: Blue Calico (PPG1246-7), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bellflower (DE5908), ~95% proximity; Behr: Wild Pansy (P540-6), ~89% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mosaic (CC-874), ~85% proximity; Valspar: Purple Frenzy (4004-10C), ~84% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), ~76% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), ~76% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~47% 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 Calico?
The HEX code of Blue Calico (PPG17-05) is #5668AE, RGB 86, 104, 174. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.