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Always Blue

Always Blue begins as a blue color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. An LRV of 47 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.

LRV

47.00

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Light Reflectance Value
47.00
Medium
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Always Blue's Color Strip

Always Blue is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Bit Of Heaven and American Anthem. The strip spans from Austrian Ice at the lightest end to Celestial Blue at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1156 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

Coordinating Colors

Alpaca Wool
Always Blue
Alpaca Wool vs Always Blue
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Alpaca Wool
PPG14-19 · LRV 66
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Always Blue
PPG1156-3 · LRV 47

Alpaca Wool reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 47), opening up a space where Always Blue encloses it.

Trim Color

Always Blue
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Always Blue vs Oatmeal
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Always Blue
PPG1156-3 · LRV 47
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Oatmeal
PPG1023-1 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 47, Oatmeal is decisively the brighter choice.

Always Blue
Delicate White
Delicate White
Always Blue vs Delicate White
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Always Blue
PPG1156-3 · LRV 47
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Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88

At LRV 88 vs 47, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

RGB162, 186, 203
HSL205° 28% 72%
CIE LabL: 74.3 a: -4.5 b: -11.3
XYZX: 43.24 Y: 47.11 Z: 63.30
StripPPG1156 pos. 3

Manufacturer description

Always Blue is a soft, shaded, true blue with a celestial undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a kitchen or inspired bedroom. Pair it with mahogany or cherry woods or off-white trim.

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