Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Viva La Bleu (1242-3) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Viva La Bleu (PPG1242-3): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Viva La Bleu
Viva La Bleu is a calming, medium-light blue with cool blue undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 49 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Viva La Bleu, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Viva La Bleu
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1242-3
- Hex
- #97BEE2
- RGB
- 151, 190, 226
- HSL
- 209, 56%, 74%
- CMYK
- 33, 16, 0, 11Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 75.4, -4.5, -22.2
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-viva-la-bleu
- LRV
- 49 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool Blue
- Temperature
- cool
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.