The Home Depot version of this PPG color
Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself paint brand, sold at The Home Depot, and it uses PPG's color codes. Subtle Blue (PPG1152-1) is the same color as PPG Subtle Blue (1152-1), so at The Home Depot ask for Glidden Subtle Blue PPG1152-1. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the PPG listing
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About Subtle Blue
Subtle Blue is a calming, light blue with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 75 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Glidden colors with the same hue and saturation as Subtle Blue, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Subtle Blue
- Brand
- Glidden
- Code
- PPG1152-1
- Hex
- #D9E3E5
- RGB
- 217, 227, 229
- HSL
- 190, 19%, 87%
- CMYK
- 5, 1, 0, 10Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 89.6, -3.0, -2.1
- CSS
- --glidden-subtle-blue
- LRV
- 75 (Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.