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Ariel

At first glance, Ariel belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 65 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.

LRV

65.00

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Light Reflectance Value
65.00
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Ariel's Color Strip

Ariel is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Diamond Blue and Horizon Haze. The strip spans from Bashful at the lightest end to Neptune at the deepest. Strip PPG1237 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Coordinating Colors

Alpaca Wool
Ariel
Alpaca Wool vs Ariel
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Alpaca Wool
PPG14-19 · LRV 66
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Ariel
PPG1237-3 · LRV 65

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 66 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Trim Color

Ariel
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Ariel vs Oatmeal
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Ariel
PPG1237-3 · LRV 65
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Oatmeal
PPG1023-1 · LRV 76

Oatmeal reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ariel
Delicate White
Delicate White
Ariel vs Delicate White
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Ariel
PPG1237-3 · LRV 65
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Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88

Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 65), opening up a space where Ariel encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB174, 215, 234
HSL199° 59% 80%
CIE LabL: 83.7 a: -9.2 b: -13.7
XYZX: 56.60 Y: 63.54 Z: 87.11
StripPPG1237 pos. 3

Manufacturer description

Ariel is a soft, pure, breezy bay blue with a twilight blue undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a bedroom. Pair it with light corals and light pinks for a harmonious appeal.

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